Falklands War silhouettes displayed at sea fort

The project includes 255 figures of seafarers, Royal Marines, the Army, the air force and three civilians who lost their lives

An art installation of 258 silhouetted figures representing those who died in the Falklands War is to go on show at a historic sea fort.

Standing With Giants: Falklands Tribute was created using recycled materials by artist Dan Barton, and will be displayed at Nothe Fort, in Weymouth, Dorset.

It was previously showcased at locations such as the parade ground at Fort Nelson overlooking Portsmouth, in Hampshire, and Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire.

Mr Barton, who is based near Witney, Oxfordshire, said they had been "overwhelmed" by the reaction.

The not-for-profit project includes 255 figures of seafarers, Royal Marines, the Army, the air force and three civilians who lost their lives during the 1982 conflict.

The silhouettes were originally created to mark the 40th anniversary of the islands' liberation.

A similar installation is currently on display in the Falkland Islands. Mr Barton also conceived a separate installation, The People's Tribute, to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Connie Jenkins-Teague, the fort's events coordinator, said staff were "honoured" to host the display.

"We have been moved by all the support from community groups that have come forward to offer help in installing and stewarding this exhibition," she said.

"Our parade ground is the perfect environment to host this art installation, and we look forward to seeing visitors walking amongst the silhouettes and reflecting upon the figures."

The attraction will open on Wednesdays to Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00, on 5 to 30 November.

Nothe Fort, which was built as a coastal defence during the Victorian era, was transferred to Weymouth and Portland Council in 1970, and opened as a museum 10 years later.

Mr Barton added: "Standing With Giants have been overwhelmed by the amazing reactions from veterans and families of the fallen who visit the installations and share their heartfelt stories with us."