Each statue weighs approximately 650 kilograms.
The figures are replicas of Gormley's own body, capturing his exact physical proportions.
They were initially intended as a temporary installation before local public support led to their permanent acquisition.
The sculptures are situated in an area classified as an Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
The iron will eventually erode, a deliberate artistic choice representing the transience of human life.
The site was previously used for military purposes, including a nearby anti-aircraft battery during WWII.
Another Place consists of 100 cast-iron figures, each cast from the artist's own body, spanning 3 kilometers along Crosby Beach. The sculptures face the Irish Sea and are submerged or revealed by the tide throughout the day. Antony Gormley installed the work in 2005, and it became a permanent feature of the Sefton coastline in 2007. The figures are positioned at varying levels above the low-tide mark, ensuring some remain visible while others are periodically covered by water. Their varying orientation reflects the tides and the changing coastal landscape. The iron forms have weathered to a textured, oxidized finish due to constant exposure to saltwater. The installation occupies a vast, open landscape that shifts dramatically between high and low tide.
From the water's edge at low tide, capturing the silhouette of the figures against the changing light of the Irish Sea.
Check the local tide tables before your visit to ensure you can walk out to the sculptures at low tide.
Wear waterproof footwear as the sand becomes soft and saturated near the shoreline.
Walk the full length of the path to experience the differing perspectives of the statues against the horizon.
Attempting to walk out to the furthest sculptures when the tide is coming in, as the water level rises rapidly.
Do not attempt to climb or deface the statues, as the iron surface is delicate and the sculptures are protected public art.
