Monument record MLI95912 - Three Statues, Grimsthorpe Castle, Edenham

Summary

Three statues to the east of Grimsthorpe Castle, Edenham.

Type and Period (1)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1733 AD to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

A group of three Grade II* statues dating from the mid 18th century. They were possibly crafted by Batty Langley, in Coade stone and lead. The statues are of a pair of urns with floriate knops, gadrooned covers and bases and flowers and fruit to sides. They are standing on square swept bases with moulded tops. Between them is a lead figure of a gladiator standing on a panelled oval Coade stone base. The statues are part of formal gardens laid out for the Duke of Ancaster. {1}

Sources/Archives (1)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TF 0450 2279 (17m by 33m) (3 map features)
Civil Parish EDENHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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