The Fish is a Grade II listed building in the North York Moors National Park local planning authority area, England. First listed on 10 April 2006. Collecting box. 13 related planning applications.
The Fish
- WRENN ID
- gaunt-flue-starling
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- North York Moors National Park
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 10 April 2006
- Type
- Collecting box
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Fish is a collecting box for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, erected by 1887. It was likely made at Batts Iron Foundry (Huttons Works) in Whitby and was presented by local ship owner Captain Isaac Mills and his wife Alice Russell.
This cast iron sculpture depicts a cod fish standing on its tail, with its mouth forming a slot for donations. It stands approximately 1.2 meters tall and weighs just over 110 kilograms. The Fish is located on the south side at the top of the slipway that was once used by the village's lifeboat and fishing fleet.
The Fish is possibly the oldest collecting box still in service for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and is a notable example of Victorian foundry craftsmanship. It serves as a memorial to fishermen lost at sea and honors the bravery of RNLI volunteers. Additionally, it provides a tangible connection to the life of Robin Hood's Bay prior to the rise of tourism, which now dominates the village's economy.
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- No EPC on record for this property
- No sale records on file
- Related listed building consents — 13 applications
- Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
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