Listed Building: WESTERNMOST OF A PAIR OF SPHINXES TO WEST OF COMBE BANK (1244293)

Grade II
Authority
Volume/Map/Item 771, 32, 10029
Date assigned 25 April 1994
Date last amended

Description

TQ 4855 SUNDRIDGE COMBE BANK ROAD 32/10029 Westernmost of a pair of sphinxes to west of Combe Bank GV II Garden statue. One of pair of probable C18 Portland stone sphinxes based on classical antique Egyptian models, situated either side of a flight of mid C19 steps. Sphinx is about 5 feet in length, in recumbent position and set on rectangular stone base. It has probably been in this position since the rose garden was laid out in the C19. Listing NGR: TQ4801255785

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  • Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

Map

Location

Grid reference TQ 4801 5578 (point)
Map sheet TQ45NE
Civil Parish SUNDRIDGE WITH IDE HILL, SEVENOAKS, KENT

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Record last edited

Nov 16 2006 10:25AM