Statue of Diana at Shrubland Hall

Early C19 statue of Diana and associated balustrade.

MATERIALS: artificial stone or cement.

PLAN: the building is situated at the end of Brownslow Terrace which runs northwards from the Hall through an avenue of ancient sweet chestnut trees.

EXTERIOR: the statue is the focal point of a classical style balustrade which forms the outer edge of the building's shallow, semicircular base. It rests on a centrally placed, square, panelled plinth and depicts Diana springing forward while taking an arrow from the quiver on her right shoulder and grasping a stag by the horns. She wears a knee-length tunic, sandals and tiara-crown.

The balustrade is stopped with half-balusters and terminates in square panelled plinths upon which rest urns enriched with gadrooning. On the face of the plinths at right angles to the balustrade is an elaborate scroll adorned with acanthus leaves and resting on a clawed foot.

The statue is overgrown by ivy and vegetation, and parts of the balustrade are broken and missing.