A neglected piece of public land has been given a £20,000 spruce-up.
The striking sculptures of Cavendish Green have been left in place
South Swindon Parish Council carried out extensive work at Cavendish Green, including landscaping and complete refurbishment.
At the heart of the project is a raised circular stone area with a circle of earth at its centre which will soon be home to flowers and shrubs.
Large boulders were removed as they were a potential hazard to children, and trees close to houses were removed and relocated.
Parish council vice-chair Janine Howarth said: "It was just unkempt and unloved.
"The people living here to look out on it were fed up to their back teeth with it.
"When people look out onto something they like to see something nice.
"If we want people to look after things, we want it to be the sort of place they want to maintain."
Fellow parish councillor Steve Allsopp said of the green: "It was a good idea that was never maintained.
"What we have done for £20,000 is tidy it up and bring it back to the concept that was there at the beginning.
"Hopefully it will be there for the kids to enjoy when they have the opportunity to do so."
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