Hunter Memorial, University Avenue, Glasgow is a Grade B listed building in the Glasgow City local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 6 February 1989. Memorial. 5 related planning applications.

Hunter Memorial, University Avenue, Glasgow

WRENN ID: graven-storey-saffron
Grade: B
Local Planning Authority: Glasgow City
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 6 February 1989
Type: Memorial
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Sir John James Burnet (Burnet Son and Dick), 1923-25; sculptor, George Henry Paulin. Memorial to William and John Hunter. U-plan. Cenotaph type, with long low wings embracing raised platform. Polished ashlar sandstone.

FURTHER DESCRIPTION: Central cenotaph containing sculpture of St Kentigern and inlaid bronze memorial text ('In gratam memoriam fratrum de scientia naturali et medendi arte optime meritorum Gulielmi 1718-1783 et Johannis 1728-1793 Hunter quorum uterque famae venator aeternaehic collegium chirugorum Londini regium ille Glasguae almnus idem et ditator matrem studiorum universitatem musaeo condito ornavit'); flanking wings containing medallion portraits of William and John Hunter; lower flanking walls.

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