Britannia Monument And Enclosure Walls To North Of Shap Wells Hotel (At Ngr Ny 579 098) is a Grade II listed building in the Westmorland and Furness local planning authority area, England. First listed on 24 June 1987. Monument.
Britannia Monument And Enclosure Walls To North Of Shap Wells Hotel (At Ngr Ny 579 098)
- WRENN ID
- muted-wicket-lake
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 24 June 1987
- Type
- Monument
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH SHAP WELLS NY 50 NE
12/51 Britannia Monument & enclosure walls to north of Shap Wells Hotel (at NGR NY 579 098)
II
Monument commemorating Queen Victoria's accession. Erected 1842 by Mawson of Lowther; sculptural work by Thomas Bland of Reagill. Ashlar with bas-relief panels and statue; c.30 ft high overall. 2 steps with plinth, c.6 ft high and square in plan; corniced, tapered octagonal shaft surmounted by life-size figure of Britannia holding remains of metal trident in right hand. Bas-relief panel on each side of plinth. North panel: Wreath with Lowther arms above. South: Roman letter inscription TO COMMEMORATE THE ACCESSION OF QUEEN VICTORIA TO THE THRONE OF THESE REALMS JUNE 20 1837. East: Seated invalid with goddess Hygeia pouring medicinal waters for him. West: Lion resting on haunches with paw on globe. Enclosure wall is single chamfered course of ashlar with entrance gap to centre of south side; railings and gate removed.
Listing NGR: NY5785709826
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