Derby Monument
DERBY MONUMENT, MILLER PARK
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1218485
- Date first listed:
- 27-Sept-1979
- List Entry Name:
- Derby Monument
- Statutory Address:
- DERBY MONUMENT, MILLER PARK
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1218485
- Date first listed:
- 27-Sept-1979
- List Entry Name:
- Derby Monument
- Statutory Address 1:
- DERBY MONUMENT, MILLER PARK
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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:
- DERBY MONUMENT, MILLER PARK
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Lancashire
- District:
- Preston (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SD 53632 28678
Details
PRESTON
SD5328NE MILLER PARK 941-1/13/207 (North side) 27/09/79 Derby monument
GV II
Monument to the 14th Earl of Derby (d.1869). Dated 1873 on rear of pedestal; by M.Noble of London. Grey polished granite and white marble. Punched granite base; pedestal of grey polished granite, square in section with chamfered corners, approx.4m high, with moulded foot and prominent cornice, the front inscribed: "EDWARD GEOFFREY STANLEY / 14th EARL OF DERBY K.C. / BORN 29th MARCH 1799 / DIED 23rd OCTOBER 1869, and the rear: NORTH AND NORTH EAST / LANCASHIRE / DERBY MEMORIAL / 1873". Statue in Sicilian white marble, approx.3.3m high, depicting the Earl of Derby as if addressing the House of Lords, standing with a scroll in his right hand, his robe of rank removed and draped over a pile of books behind his leg. History: as the Hon. E.G.Stanley before his succession to the title, the subject was MP for Preston 1826-30 and for North Lancashire 1832-44; and subsequently Prime Minister in 1852, 1858-59, and 1866-68. (Monument erected on site formerly occupied by gazebo now in Avenham Park.)
Listing NGR: SD5363228678
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 392095
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Other
Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 25 Lancashire,
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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