Listed Building: Statue of Samson and the Philistine approx 110m east of east front of Drayton House (1371923)
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| Grade | II* |
|---|---|
| NHLE UID | 1371923 |
| Date assigned | 31 July 1987 |
| Date last amended |
Description
Statue. Early C18 copy of Giovanni de Bologna's Samson and the Philistine. Lead statue on ashlar plinth. Statue of wrestling figures. Located on main east/west axis of east front of Drayton House (q.v.) and mounted on terrace formed by retaining wall approximately 110 metres east of east front of Drayton House (q.v.). (Gardens included in HBMCE Register of Parks and Gardens at grade I. Cornforth, J., Country Life, 20th May, 1965, p.1216; Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p.189; Jackson-Sto s G, Drayton House, 1978).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9639 8015 (5m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LOWICK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1371923 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Sep 5 2023 10:07AM
