Fountain, Palace Yard,Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh is a Grade A listed building in the City of Edinburgh local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 14 December 1970. Fountain.

Fountain, Palace Yard,Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh

WRENN ID: crooked-joist-frost
Grade: A
Local Planning Authority: City of Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 14 December 1970
Type: Fountain
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Robert Matheson, 1859. Large elaborately carved 3-stage sandstone fountain forming triple crown, set in sunken circular basin on octagonal plinth, situated at centre of Palace forecourt. Tall, tiered base course, buttressed at arrisses. Carved lion's head faucets to each face.

Intricately carved 3-tier octagonal sculpture above with flying buttresses, pedestals, statues, heraldic emblems and shields including sejant erect lions and unicorns. Carvings include portrait heads, floral details and animals and decorative medallions. Surmounted by 4-figures supporting crown with Scottish Royal Crest as finial.

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