Listed Building: THE EMPEROR FOUNTAIN (1334719)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| Authority | Historic England |
| Volume/Map/Item | 1260, 6, 58 |
| Date assigned | 19 June 1987 |
| Date last amended |
Description
'PARISH OF CHATSWORTH CHATSWORTH GARDENS SK 2669 6/58 The Emperor Fountain GV II Fountain and pair of sculptures. 1843-4 by Paxton and Holmes, for the Sixth Duke of Devonshire. Sandstone and ashlar. The fountain is situated at the north end of the Canal Pond dug in 1703. The metal jet is surrounded by irregularly placed boulders. To the north are two sandstone sculptures of reclining figures. The fountain can throw a jet to a height of 290 feet, and was built to honour the projected visit to Chatsworth of Tzar Nicholas of Russia. The Gardens and Park are included on the Gardens Register at Grade I. Sources: G F Chadwick , The Works of Joseph Paxton, Architectural Press 1961.
Listing NGR: SK2602269842.'
External Links (1)
- View details on the National Heritage List for England (From EH UDS to Legacy x-reference)
Sources (1)
- SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1334719?section=official-list-entry.
Location
| Grid reference | SK 26022 69842 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK26NE |
| Civil Parish | CHATSWORTH, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Sep 2 2023 1:40AM