Britannia Monument and Enclosure Walls to North of Shap Wells Hotel (At NGR NY 579 098)
BRITANNIA MONUMENT AND ENCLOSURE WALLS TO NORTH OF SHAP WELLS HOTEL (AT NGR NY 579 098)
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1145422
- Date first listed:
- 24-Jun-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Britannia Monument and Enclosure Walls to North of Shap Wells Hotel (At NGR NY 579 098)
- Statutory Address:
- BRITANNIA MONUMENT AND ENCLOSURE WALLS TO NORTH OF SHAP WELLS HOTEL (AT NGR NY 579 098)
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1145422
- Date first listed:
- 24-Jun-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Britannia Monument and Enclosure Walls to North of Shap Wells Hotel (At NGR NY 579 098)
- Statutory Address 1:
- BRITANNIA MONUMENT AND ENCLOSURE WALLS TO NORTH OF SHAP WELLS HOTEL (AT NGR NY 579 098)
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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:
- BRITANNIA MONUMENT AND ENCLOSURE WALLS TO NORTH OF SHAP WELLS HOTEL (AT NGR NY 579 098)
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Westmorland and Furness (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Crosby Ravensworth
- National Grid Reference:
- NY5785709826
Details
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH SHAP WELLS
NY 50 NE
12/51 Britannia Monument &
enclosure walls to
north of Shap Wells Hotel
(at NGR NY 579 098)
II
Monument commemorating Queen Victoria's accession. Erected 1842 by Mawson of
Lowther; sculptural work by Thomas Bland of Reagill. Ashlar with bas-relief
panels and statue; c.30 ft high overall. 2 steps with plinth, c.6 ft high and
square in plan; corniced, tapered octagonal shaft surmounted by life-size figure
of Britannia holding remains of metal trident in right hand. Bas-relief panel
on each side of plinth. North panel: Wreath with Lowther arms above. South:
Roman letter inscription TO COMMEMORATE THE ACCESSION OF QUEEN VICTORIA TO THE THRONE OF THESE REALMS JUNE 20 1837. East: Seated invalid with goddess Hygeia pouring medicinal waters for him. West: Lion resting on haunches with paw on globe. Enclosure wall is single chamfered course of ashlar with entrance gap to centre of south side; railings and gate removed.
Listing NGR: NY5785709826
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 74070
- Legacy System:
- LBS
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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