Building record 0193906007 - ORNAMENT C110M W OF GROTTO & RUIN, IN GROUNDS OF FAWLEY COURT

Summary

Eighteenth century garden ornament in gardens of Fawley Court.

Protected Status/Designation

  • Listed Building (II) 1332090: GARDEN ORNAMENT CIRCA 110 METRES TO WEST OF GROTTO AND RUIN

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Type and Period (2)

  • STATUE (18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
  • (Alternate Type) SCULPTURE (18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)

Description

Grade II. Garden ornament. Mid C18. Stone. Panelled pedestal with moulded base and cornice. On top of pedestal are 4 carved scrolls with lions' heads, supporting cushion draped with lion skins. Above is a capital with acanthus foliage and pine-cone finial (B6).

Sources (1)

  • <6>SBC3985 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1986. LIST OF BUILDINGS OF SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL OR HISTORIC INTEREST: BUCKS; WYCOMBE: PARISHES OF FAWLEY &C. p11.

Location

Grid reference SU 76539 84033 (point)
Civil Parish FAWLEY, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

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  • Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC1360)

Record last edited

Jul 13 2009 2:21PM

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