Listed Building: HORSE MONUMENT 10 METRES NORTH WEST OF APRIL COTTAGE (1261367)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| Authority | Department of the Environment |
| Date assigned | 07 December 1987 |
| Date last amended |
Description
LEASINGHAM ROOKERY LANE TF 04 NE (north side) 8/44 Horse Monument 10 metres north west of April Cottage - II Monument commemorating 10 horses. c1830. Ashlar. Square plan. Plain square base surmounted by a square block with chamfered corners, inscribed "GRANBY" and "LILLA". Above an octagonal block with chamfered top inscribed on each face "GROUSE", "STAFFA"; "RUPERT"; "PEERESS"; "DASH"; "MINNA"; BEAU" and "MILINER". Above a plain circular pier topped by a large ball finial. This monument was erected by Richard Myddleton to commemorate 10 of his favourite horses, and also to act as a garden ornament in the then grounds of his home, Leasingham Hall. April Cottage, Rookery Lane is not included in this list. Listing NGR: TF0561248344
External Links (1)
- View details on the National Heritage List for England (Link to The National Heritage List for England)
Sources (1)
- SLI7639 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 8/44; 264.011.
Location
| Grid reference | TF 05612 48344 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TF04NE |
| Civil Parish | LEASINGHAM, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Apr 17 2009 4:44PM
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