Charles II Monument at Source of the River Lyvennet (At NGR 604 108)
CHARLES II MONUMENT AT SOURCE OF THE RIVER LYVENNET (AT NGR 604 108)
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1145440
- Date first listed:
- 24-Jun-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Charles II Monument at Source of the River Lyvennet (At NGR 604 108)
- Statutory Address:
- CHARLES II MONUMENT AT SOURCE OF THE RIVER LYVENNET (AT NGR 604 108)
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1145440
- Date first listed:
- 24-Jun-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Charles II Monument at Source of the River Lyvennet (At NGR 604 108)
- Statutory Address 1:
- CHARLES II MONUMENT AT SOURCE OF THE RIVER LYVENNET (AT NGR 604 108)
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.
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:
- CHARLES II MONUMENT AT SOURCE OF THE RIVER LYVENNET (AT NGR 604 108)
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 Park:
- Yorkshire Dales
- National Grid Reference:
- NY 60383 10865
Details
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH BLACK DUB NY 61 SW
9/9 Charles II Monument at source of the river Lyvennet (at NGR NY 604 108)
II
Monument erected c1851 by Thomas Bland of Reagill to commemorate the occasion in 1651 when Charles II drank from the source of the river Lyvennet on his way south from Scotland. Renewed 1861 at the expense of Mr Gibson. Rough-dressed stone blocks. Square in plan. 2 steps surmounted by base, with decorative bas-reliefs and inscription on cubic block, on which a squat obelisk stands. Inscription reads: "HERE, AT BLACK DUB/THE SOURCE OF THE LYVENNET/CHARLES II/ REGALED HIS ARMY ON THEIR MARCH/FROM SCOTLAND/AUGUST 8TH, A.D. 1651". The three bas-reliefs show: A profile bust of Charles II; a crown (which Charles wished to possess); a lion (which thwarted his hopes at the battle of Worcester).
Listing NGR: NY6038310865
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 74025
- 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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