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Outside JCB’s headquarters in Rocester, near Uttoxeter, sits an eye-catching mechanical sculpture which looks as if it might have escaped from the set of a sci-fi horror flick. Titled The Fosser, which loosely translates from the Latin word for ‘digger’, the metal structure has become a landmark of the Staffordshire countryside. The Fosser was commissioned by JCB chairman Anthony Bamford, and was designed and built in 1979 by the Polish-born metalwork sculptor Walenty Pytel. It is constructed entirely of JCB parts welded together, and stands 45ft high and weighs 36 tonnes. At the time of its creation, it was the largest steel structure in Europe.

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The Fosser which means digger sculpture stands proud in the park opposite the JCB headquarters. It's the largest of the sculptures commissioned to adorn the landscaped grounds of the factory. Fosser stands 45 ft (14 m) high and weighs 36 tonnes. It was created by Polish sculptor Walenty Pytel.

Startled Horse by Mark Delf. One of the statues on the sculpture trail around the JCB lake.

Sumo by Allen Jones. One of the statues on the sculpture trail around the JCB lake.

Opus Statue by Mark Delf. One of the statues on the sculpture trail around the JCB lake.

The JCB factory west of Rocester has worked hard to incorporate itself into the landscape. The site includes parkland and an ornamental lake which is open to the public and maintained by JCB staff. There are several statues placed in and around the lake including this flying birds sculpture.

Uttoxeter is a market town in east Staffordshire. The town's name has been spelt at least 79 ways since it first appeared in the Doomsday book of 1086.