Leda and the Swan

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Leda and the Swan by Michael Morse McDonald (1992)

This piece was gifted by the artist to The Parks Trust in 1992. Carved from granite, Willen Lake was chosen as an ideal location due to the proximity of the lake and the number of swans that grace the grounds and lakeside.

*Lead and the Swan is currently in storage due to development works at Willen Lake, work is being to done to relocate at another site on Willen Lake.

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