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Latitude: 53.225 / 53°13'29"N
Longitude: -1.6117 / 1°36'42"W
OS Eastings: 426022
OS Northings: 369842
OS Grid: SK260698
Mapcode National: GBR 57P.TLB
Mapcode Global: WHCD8.66SH
Plus Code: 9C5W69FQ+X8
Entry Name: The Emperor Fountain
Listing Date: 19 June 1987
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1334719
English Heritage Legacy ID: 81624
ID on this website: 101334719
Location: Edensor, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, DE45
County: Derbyshire
District: Derbyshire Dales
Civil Parish: Chatsworth
Traditional County: Derbyshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Derbyshire
Church of England Parish: Edensor St Peter
Church of England Diocese: Derby
PARISH OF CHATSWORTH CHATSWORTH GARDENS
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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
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