The challenge is daunting. Sculpt the hunk of wood in front of me into a Christmas tree using the reverberating 13lb load. Without losing a limb, finger, or anything else, in the process of course.

The owners of Highclere Castle, near Newbury, Berkshire, have unveiled a new sculpture that has been carved from a tree on the estate. The tree is located along the long drive that leads through the ...