MLI85384 - Classical Style Statue, Abbey Farm Fields, North Ormsby

Monument record MLI85384 - Classical Style Statue, Abbey Farm Fields, North Ormsby

Summary

Classical style statue known as the 'White Lady', at Abbey Farm Fields, North Ormsby.

Type and Period (1)

STATUE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1600 AD to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (II) 1063144: STATUE 150 METRES SOUTH AND WEST OF ABBEY FARM HOUSE
Scheduled Monument 1010706: Site of Gilbertine priory and post Dissolution house, moats, 18th century garden, medieval settlement and cultivation remains

Full Description

In a pasture field adjacent to Abbey Farm, and within the bounds of the scheduled monument at North Ormsby (SAM 22624), is a life-size classical statue known locally as the 'White Lady'. The statue is said by Pevsner to be late Roman in origin, but it is described as '18th century style' by English Heritage in the scheduling document for the earthworks. The statue is of a female classical figure, life-size, with flowing dress in the Grecian style. The original location of the statue is unknown, having been resited c.1850. It was erected in the gardens to commemorate the death of a lady in a riding accident. {1}{2}{3} The statue was photographed on the 19th August 2003. The observation formed a supplementary part of a watching brief based at 1 Church Lane Cottages, North Ormsby. The photograph shows the statue standing upright in a fenced area, although some damage appears to have occurred at some point, particularly to the left arm and face. {4}{5}

Sources/Archives (5)

<1> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). page 585.
<2> SLI4255 Scheduling Record: ENGLISH HERITAGE. 1996. REVISED SCHEDULING DOCUMENT 22624. MPP 23.
<3> SLI7686 Index: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 333.001; 3/36.
<4> SLI8962 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology (Lincoln). 2003. 1 Church Lane Cottages, North Ormsby. PCA site code: CLNO 03.
<5> SLI8963 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeology (Lincoln). 2003. 1 Church Lane Cottages, North Ormsby. LCNCC 2003.305.

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Grid reference	TF 2810 9295 (point) Estimated from sources
Civil Parish	NORTH ORMSBY, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related to: Post-Medieval Garden Remains and Park, North Ormsby (Monument) (MLI41147)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Event - Survey: Recording of the 'White Lady' Statue at Abbey Farm, North Ormsby (ELI4378)

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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