An eye-catching sculpture in Grantham's Queen Elizabeth Park is bound to arouse plenty of interest.

A five-metre high wooden peg has been placed at the entrance to the South Kesteven District Council-owned park.

Carved from larch, it is designed to replicate a peg holding a piece of clothing.

The new addition is the idea of SKDC Cabinet member for Planning Policy, Coun Nick Robins, who wanted an added attraction installed that was out of the ordinary.

It is the second piece of public art in Grantham by sculptor Nigel Sardeson, he also created the Newton's apple sculpture in the sensory garden of nearby Wyndham Park.

Coun Robins was joined by Nigel as he unveiled the peg on Sunday (22 Sept).

"I'm sure it will become a talking point for people in the park," said Coun Robins.

"SKDC is committed to making Queen Elizabeth Park visually attractive and welcoming for our residents and visitors, and this is a fascinating gateway piece for our open space area."

The park is undergoing an upgrade with the installation of a car park, picnic benches, new seats, fishing platforms and bins, plus pathway repairs.

The peg could be the starting point for a sculpture trail through the park.