Listed Building record TR 05 SE 225 - STATUE OF NEPTUNE, SWIMMING POOL COURT, GODMERSHAM PARK

Summary

Grade II listed building. Main construction periods 1667 to 1699. Late 17th century statue, possibly Italian in Berninesque style. Marble with metal trident. Full size figure of Neptune killing a sea monster on a pedestal, plinth and base.

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Grid reference TR 0618 5092 (point)
Map sheet TR05SE
County KENT
District ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish GODMERSHAM, ASHFORD, KENT

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The following text is from the original listed building designation:
TR 05 SE GODMERSHAM GODMERSHAM PARK
4/26 Statue of Neptune, swimming pool court. Godmersham Park
GV II
Statue of Neptune. Late C17, possibly Italian in a Berninesque style. Marble with metal trident. Full size figure of Neptune killing a sea monster on pedestal, plinth and base.
Listing NGR: TR0615251016 (1-2)

Historic England archive material: BF008913 GODMERSHAM PARK HOUSE, GODMERSHAM


<1> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

<2> Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England. English Heritage 1987, pt 24, (OS Card Reference). SKE49135.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. [Mapped feature: #20881 Listed statue, ]
  • <2> OS Card Reference: Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England. English Heritage 1987, pt 24,.

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Record last edited

Nov 30 2023 12:17PM