Listed Building: Statue approx 60m south east of Harrowden Hall (1040733)

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Grade II*
NHLE UID 1040733
Date assigned 26 May 1981
Date last amended

Description

Statue. Early C18 by John Van Nost. Limestone ashlar panelled plinth with lead statue of wrestling figures said to be Hercules and Cacus based on a design now in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Forms part of formal layout with statues approx. 30 metres north-east (q.v.) and south-east (q.v.), statue plinth approx. 60 metres north-east (q.v.), gate, gatepiers, railings, walls and attached summer house, extending to approx. 300 metres north, south and east of Harrowden Hall (q.v.), gates, gatepiers and railings approx. 300 metres east (q.v.) and steps 10 metres east of Harrowden Hall (q.v.) and Harrowden Hall (q.v.). (The gardens and park are included in the HBMC County Register of Gardens at Grade II*).

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Location

Grid reference SP 8826 7081 (point)
Civil Parish GREAT HARROWDEN, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District)

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Feb 3 2023 10:54AM

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