Weeping for the Willow Man: beloved Somerset sculpture under threat

Woven wood figure who towers over M5 endangered as council unable to fund rebuilding The future is looking uncertain for a landmark sculpture that looms over a busy stretch of motorway and rail track in Somerset after a crowdfunding campaign to secure its future fell short of its target. Since the Willow Man appeared next to the M5 in Somerset at the turn of the century, the 12-metre-high sculpture has become a familiar - and generally beloved - sight both for local travellers and holidaymakers ...