Listed Building record MDR25033 - Pedestal With Statue of Perseus in Melbourne Hall Gardens, Church Close, Melbourne

Pedestal With Statue of Perseus in Melbourne Hall Gardens, Church Close, Melbourne, built in the 17th century. From the National Heritage List for England: 'SK 38/3925 PARISH OF MELBOURNE CHURCH CLOSE 6/78 (East Side) 10.11.67 Pedestal with Statue of Perseus in Melbourne Hall Gardens GV I Pedestal with statue of Perseus, c1700 by Jan van Nost. Erected as part of a French-style garden, designed by Royal Gardeners to Queen Anne, London and Wise, for Thomas Coke of Melbourne Hall. Stone and lead. Panelled stone pedestal on wide square plinth with life-size figure of Perseus holding Medusa's head, clad in Roman style armour with winged sandals and helmet. Included in the Derbyshire Historic Gardens Register at Grade I. See item 6/63 for sources. Listing NGR: SK3918524948.' (1)