Statue of Adonis
STATUE OF ADONIS
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1114008
- Date first listed:
- 23-Jan-1961
- List Entry Name:
- Statue of Adonis
- Statutory Address:
- STATUE OF ADONIS
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1114008
- Date first listed:
- 23-Jan-1961
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 16-Mar-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Statue of Adonis
- Statutory Address 1:
- STATUE OF ADONIS
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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- STATUE OF ADONIS
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Woburn
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 96480 32532
Details
WOBURN SP-9632-9732 WOBURN PARK 10/147 Statue of Adonis (formerly listed 23.1.61 under Sculptural groups in Woburn GV II Abbey Courtyard) Statue. Circa 1700 by J V Legterin (floruit 1685-1708). Ashlar, blackened at a later date (probably to disguise the repairs in marble) to imitate lead. Stands on rectangular ashlar plinth with moulded base and cap. Statue and plinth together stand approximately 3 metres high. Depicts standing figure of Adonis with putto at L heel. Holds remains of something in R hand (probably a bow) and has quiver on L. Forms a group with items 10/145, 10/146 and 10/148, which depict Diana, Juno and Apollo.
Listing NGR: SP9648032532
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 38250
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Other
Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 2 Bedfordshire,
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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