Lion on E side of S entrance to Britannia Bridge. is a Grade II listed building in the Gwynedd local planning authority area, Wales. First listed on 22 September 1997. Monument.
Lion on E side of S entrance to Britannia Bridge.
- WRENN ID
- crooked-alcove-barley
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Gwynedd
- Country
- Wales
- Date first listed
- 22 September 1997
- Type
- Monument
- Source
- Cadw listing
Description
The structure is a rectangular plinth made of sandstone with a rock-faced finish, consisting of five courses. On top of this plinth is a single course of scappled pedestal that supports a large crouching lion made of eleven large pieces of limestone. The lion is carved in a bold Egyptian style and is positioned to gaze towards the southeast. Each lion cost £1,024 to create.
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