HAND-CAST IN SOLID CONCRETE WITH CARE BY SPACEPLAY
Forton Services – Miniature Concrete Model
Forton Services – Miniature Concrete Model
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Model 021_Forton Services – Miniature Concrete Model
Hand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.
Some buildings make the journey as memorable as the destination. Forton Services, with its distinctive hexagonal tower and futuristic viewing deck, has been a landmark on the M6 since the 1960s. Known officially as the Pennine Tower, it was designed to give travellers panoramic views over Lancashire and the fells beyond as a rare moment of architectural ambition in motorway service design.
I’ve always loved how unexpected it feels. Capturing the tower’s unusual geometry in miniature was an engineering challenge, ensuring the silhouette stayed true. It’s playful and purposeful at the same time, and I wanted the model to hold both qualities.
A small cast of one of Britain’s most recognisable roadside landmarks.
Features
• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured
• 5cm high, 9cm wide, 4cm deep (approx)
• Laser-etched cork base with building name
• Comes gift-boxed for the perfect concrete gift
• Designed, modelled, and finished in the UK
Made for those who remember stopping there, looking out from the deck, or spotting it in the distance on long drives north.
This model is a keepsake for travellers, architecture lovers, and anyone who appreciates when utility meets imagination.
15% off when you order two or more models
EU customers: please order via my Etsy shop due to customs regulations
Building Information
Location: Lancaster, Lancashire, UK
Architect: T.P. Bennett & Sons
Completed: 1965
Status: Still standing, tower closed to public
Brief Overview:
Forton Services is a motorway service station on the M6 notable for its Pennine Tower, a 72-foot hexagonal concrete structure with an observation deck and restaurant. Built during the optimistic years of Britain’s motorway expansion, it remains a striking example of mid-century roadside architecture and an enduring point of reference for travellers.
Please note:
ALL EU ORDERS processed through our Etsy Store HERE
My concrete sculptures are individually hand cast in solid concrete. This means that each piece will have distinctive markings and minor blemishes due to air bubbles in the concrete. This is a natural part of the material and will mean that no two pieces are ever exactly the same.
Shipping:
I aim to make and ship your artwork within 30 days. If you require your order by a specific date before this please let me know.
Express shipping options at checkout for additional costs
Materials
Materials
My concete models are all made using a fine grain quickset cement with a polymer additive. This gives a good balance between strength and detail casting. However concrete is a brittle material so the models are delicate and can break with impact.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Free standard shipping on all UK orders.
We aim to ship within 30 days but priority shipping can be purchased if you require faster delivery.
You can cancel or return you order at any time. Once I receive the product back undamaged you will receive a full refund (excluding postage).
I do not refund damaged parcels. If your order arrives damaged please contact me immediately to arrange for a replacement.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Concrete is a brittle material so these models are delicate objects. They can be chipped or cracked easily and need to be protected from knocks or falls.
My concrete mix is also not waterproof so you should protected your model from damp and moisture.
Extreme changes in temperature will cause expansion and contraction inside the concrete model potentially leading to cracks forming. Keep your model out of direct sunlight and away from heating systems.
