Building record 8044/1/3 - Statue approx. 30m. NE of Harrowden Hall

Statue. Early C18 by John Van Nost.

{1} Statue. Early C18 by John Van Nost. Limestone ashlar panelled plinth with lead statue of wrestling figures said to be Samson and the Philistine based on the original by Giambologna. Forms part of formal layout with statues approx. 30 metres south-east (q.v.) and approx. 60 metres south-east (q.v.), statue plinth approx. 60 metres north-east (q.v.), gates, 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*).
{3} Report on conservation on statue of wrestlers.

{4} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 14/138 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> 1986, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), G05 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN100394.

<3> 2002, Report No. 382; Project Name: The Wrestlers, (unchecked) (Report). SNN102338.

<4> Photographs of buildings in Great Harrowden (Photographs). SNN112509.

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Nov 11 2024 3:49PM