Forton Services – Miniature Concrete Model

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.

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