A Weymouth attraction has unveiled a sculpture created by a local artist to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.

The sculpture was created by local artist Ian Cox.

Mayor of Weymouth, Cllr Anne Weaving, visited Nothe Fort to unveil the artwork which is now available to see at the popular attraction.

The sculpture, which uses recycled materials, will be seen over the next two weeks and the Coronation Bank holiday.

Ian Cox, from Weymouth, works in a range of creative fields, such as sculpture, painting, and community-based art projects.

He was quite late to the art scene, having dreamt of being an artist in his younger days.

He then went to university during the pandemic and began creating art full-time after graduating.

Mr Cox creates sculptures using recycled and repurposed materials that would otherwise be destined for landfill.

His sculpture ‘Coronation’ is made up of three curving 'C' elements representing King Charles III, and that he was originally the Prince of Wales (Fleurs).

These three elements are centred into a four-pointed section representing the four nations of the United Kingdom, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the gold bands surrounding this represents a marriage of these two.

The sculpture has been made using waste acrylic which would be otherwise going to landfill.

The acrylic would have been used to make large fish tanks, some of which are used at Sea Life centre type Aquariums.

Mayor Anne Weaving said: “It’s totally different to what I could have imagined, but I knew it would be exciting because I know the artist.

"I think the way he’s represented the three for King Charles III, the four nations and the crown which marries it together – it’s lovely. I’m really blown away by it.”

Kate Hebditch, General Manager of the Nothe Fort said “We are delighted to display Ian Cox’s inspiring Coronation sculpture, which looks stunning on our North Terrace.”