Building record 0175203002 - 220M W OF HARLEYFORD MANOR
Summary
Statue of Sir Robert Clayton, dated 1714
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1311203: STATUE OF SIR ROBERT CLAYTON ON TERRACE CIRCA 220 METRES TO WEST OF HARLEYFORD MANOR
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Type and Period (1)
- STATUE (Dated 1714, 18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
Description
Grade II. Statue. Dated 1714. Of Sir Robert Clayton. Stone. Rectangular pedestal with moulded base and cornice, moulded inscription panels to sides, and front carved with 2 putti holding wreathed coat-of-arms of the City of London. Life-size figure of Sir Robert Clayton in robes and chain of office of Lord Mayor of London. Inscription records erection of statue by Governor of Christ's Hospital, London, to commemorate Clayton as benefactor of the new Work-house there. Moved from original site at Hospital, probably c.1900 (B5).
Buildings report dated Dec 1983 held at NMR (B10)
Sources (2)
- <5>SBC4242 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1987. LIST OF BUILDINGS OF SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL OR HISTORIC INTEREST; BUCKS: WYCOMBE DISTRICT: PARISHES OF CHEPPING WYCOMBE &C. p13.
- <12>SBC23358 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2006. NMR Buildings Reports. BF103015.
Location
| Grid reference | SU 82443 84525 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT MARLOW, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC13600)
Record last edited
Feb 8 2011 1:23PM
