Statue Of John Silvester In Orchard Of Birthwaite Hall

SE 31 SW DARTON HUDDERSFIELD ROAD (East side, off)

2/108 Statue of John 13.11.63 Silvester in orchard of Birthwaite Hall

GV II

Statue. Date uncertain probably late C18. Limestone, on sandstone pedestal. Slightly smaller than life, naked figure said to be of John Silvester with cloak over shoulders. Serpent at feet. The pedestal has fielded panels and a moulded cornice.

John Silvester was smith to the Tower of London and invented a chain to span the River Thames to prevent the Dutch sailing up the river in the war with Holland 1665-7 when the Dutch attacked up the Rivers Thames and Medway.

Listing NGR: SE3008110559