Triskelion lighting column to welcome visitors

The sculpture is being constructed on a roundabout on Loch Promenade

A new illuminated sculpture celebrating the Manx national symbol is set to welcome visitors arriving in the capital by ferry.

The project will see a 20ft (6.3m) Three Legs of Mann bracket mounted on a 39ft (12m) triangular column and has been commissioned by Douglas City Council.

Situated on a roundabout in front of the Sea Terminal in Douglas, the installation of the triskelion shaped piece is due to be completed within three weeks.

A spokesman for the local authority said the £36,000 artwork would be a "focus point" for people passing by, especially those travelling to the island on the ferry.

Made from marine grade galvanised metal, it also contains the inscription "Douglas gateway to the island" in English and Manx and an Archibald Knox design which will be illuminated from within.

The council confirmed it forms part of the its lighting scheme for Douglas Promenade.

It said it had worked with a lighting specialist to design the sculpture, which is set to "light the overall roundabout", replacing the previous lamp in place.

The symbol, which is often known as the triskele, is usually accompanied by the Latin motto Quocunque Jeceris Stabit which means "whichever way you throw it, it will stand".