CLENNEL MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN - List Entry

  • Description

    "Fountain. 1880 by McMillan of Alnwick. Ashlar and marble. High Victorian Gothic style. 9 steps with low stone walls with square corniced piers lead to terrace upon which the fountain stands. Square base with two chamfered offsets. Marble inscription on south side to Mrs Clennel of Harbottle Castle who ... "Devoted the powers of an active mind, the impulses of a generous heart, and the industry of a busy life to the welfare and happiness of the inhabitants of Harbottle." Semi-octagonal basins on east and south sides in trefoiled round-headed recesses. On the west side the spout emerges from an iron gargoyle. Elaborate Gothic canopy..."
  • Owner

    Historic England
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
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  • Further information

    Link: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1041275
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 8 years, 4 months ago
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