Statue of King Death Circa 30 Yards South West of Burradon Hall
STATUE OF KING DEATH CIRCA 30 YARDS SOUTH WEST OF BURRADON HALL
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1371427
- Date first listed:
- 03-Sept-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Statue of King Death Circa 30 Yards South West of Burradon Hall
- Statutory Address:
- STATUE OF KING DEATH CIRCA 30 YARDS SOUTH WEST OF BURRADON HALL
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1371427
- Date first listed:
- 03-Sept-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Statue of King Death Circa 30 Yards South West of Burradon Hall
- Statutory Address 1:
- STATUE OF KING DEATH CIRCA 30 YARDS SOUTH WEST OF BURRADON HALL
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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:
- STATUE OF KING DEATH CIRCA 30 YARDS SOUTH WEST OF BURRADON HALL
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Northumberland (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Netherton
- National Grid Reference:
- NT 98298 06097
Details
NETHERTON BURRADON NT 90 NE 15/98 Statue of King Death c.30 yards south west of Burradon Hall
GV II
Statue of a greyhound called King Death. 1872. Sandstone. c. 2 ft. 6 inches high and 3 ft. long.
Dog seated on plain plinth with worn inscription which formerly read "KING DEATH Winner of the Waterloo Cup, Waterloo Plate etc. Born 18th Feb. 1862. Died 16th Dec. 1872 Fleve et meminisse relictum est."
The statue was formerly in the garden of Waterloo House, Harbottle (q.v.) which was renamed by the owner Dr. Richardson in honour of the dog's exploits.
Included for historical interest.
Listing NGR: NT9829806097
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 236186
- 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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