Description

CROSBY RAVENSWORTH SHAP WELLS
NY 50 NE

12/51 Britannia Monument &
enclosure walls to
north of Shap Wells Hotel
(at NGR NY 579 098)

II

Monument commemorating Queen Victoria's accession. Erected 1842 by Mawson of
Lowther; sculptural work by Thomas Bland of Reagill. Ashlar with bas-relief
panels and statue; c.30 ft high overall. 2 steps with plinth, c.6 ft high and
square in plan; corniced, tapered octagonal shaft surmounted by life-size figure
of Britannia holding remains of metal trident in right hand. Bas-relief panel
on each side of plinth. North panel: Wreath with Lowther arms above. South:
Roman letter inscription TO COMMEMORATE THE ACCESSION OF QUEEN VICTORIA TO THE THRONE OF THESE REALMS JUNE 20 1837. East: Seated invalid with goddess Hygeia pouring medicinal waters for him. West: Lion resting on haunches with paw on globe. Enclosure wall is single chamfered course of ashlar with entrance gap to centre of south side; railings and gate removed.

Listing NGR: NY5785709826

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26438571

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Recommended Books

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  Pioneers of Modern Design: From William Morris to Walter Gropius (Penguin Art & Architecture)
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  Oxfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Old House Care and Repair
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)