A lovly walk in the cold fresh sunshine , so lovly to see this place, love looking at words reflecting off the water
Very good for a peaceful walk in a lovely weather. Quite and atheistic
The place is a hidden gem in Runnymede close to Egham. From outside it looks like a WW2 shelter but when walking inside it’s a beautiful piece of art. You can sit for few minutes and read the reflection of the text and enjoy the atmosphere. Highly recommended.
An absolutely stunning place; a mesmerising work of art. I don't know how busy this gets (went here on 31 December), but on the day I went I had the privilege of experiencing total silence. It was almost a meditative experience.
Very interested to see clever and modern worth a visit 100% no ticket needed other than parking is required a boathouse cafe near by an excellent walk and esp if you've a dog. Lots to do and see there as well as the writ the Magna Carta area is worth exploring. Look out for the cruise boat to go up river tickets for that can be bought on the boat. Trips run hourly and wil drop you off at the pleasure grounds. The boat is also dog friendly so it makes for a fun day. Don't forget to get your doggy ice cream on route
Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area. It’s a kinda concrete monument with two concentric circular walls that blot out the sound and a pool in the centre with circular skylight. There’s a fountain but it wasn’t working when I visited. Popular place with kids who like running about and exploring the sculpture. The inscription around the pool is backwards and can be read in the reflection, hence the name.
Part of the Runneymede walk is this random piece of architecture. Writ in Water, a major architectural artwork by Mark Wallinger, in collaboration with Studio Octopi, provides a new immersive space for contemplation and reflection at Runnymede, Surrey. Writ in Water is open seven days a week and is free to enter. Over 800 years ago, Runnymede witnessed the feudal barons forcing King John to seal Magna Carta - a founding moment in shaping the basis of common law across the world. Writ in Water, commissioned by the National Trust in association with arts producers Situations, celebrates the enduring significance of Magna Carta. Set in the heart of this ancient landscape, Writ in Water reflects upon the founding principles of democracy, and through a meeting of water, sky and light, provides visitors with a space for reflection and contemplation. Mark Wallinger has drawn inspiration from Clause 39 of Magna Carta and the fundamental principles of justice it embodies.
It looks like a bunker of some sort from the outside. I enjoyed the raw concrete look of the building. The structure teases and add a sense of eagerness when approaching the central chamber. I would visit again to e experience it's simplistic design and contemplative central chamber.
A work of art commissioned by the National Trust and opened in 2018 by Mark Wallinger. The Writ in Water is situated in round concrete building a short walk from the Magna Carta memorial. In the centre there is a pond with an inscription of Clause 39 of the Magna Carta that can be read in the reflection on the water.
Writ in Water is located at Englefield Green, Egham TW20 0YU, UK
You can find directions to Writ in Water by following this map link
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