NHER 13908 (Building record) - Statue of post medieval lion
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
Location
| Map sheet | TF92SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH ELMHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Statue (Ordnance Survey).
Lion. Base inscribed 'ERECTED by THOMAS COOKE to GUARD Sennowe PARK'.
Very fine. Late 18th century?
P. Wade-Martins (NAU).
23 November 1978.
Inscription really reads 'I was erected 1909 by T. A. Cooke Esq. To guard Sennowe Hall'.
Lion has his foot on a ball and faces north towards Hall. Balls also at corners of base.
Kept in good condition.
Is a relative of lions on terrace of hall.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
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Record last edited
Mar 29 2022 9:07AM