Monument record 200/2/7 - Statue of Neptune at Crewe Hall Park

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Summary

An early nineteenth century stone statue of Neptune sitting, talking and gesturing, accompanied by a young female in a reclining position. It sits on top of the boat house which forms part of the landscaped park and gardens of Crewe Hall designed by W.A. Nesfield from 1856.

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Full Description

<1> English Heritage, Listed Buildings Online, 1138670 (Digital Archive). SCH4761.

Stone statue, early nineteenth century, formerly stood on the bank of the lake,by Repton but appears isolated since this drained away. Of stone on large pedestal. Consists of Neptune sitting, talking and gesturing, accompanied by a young female in a reclining position.

<2> TJC Heritage Ltd, 2024, Crewe Hall Boathouse, Crewe Hall, Weston Road, Cheshire: Historic Building Record, R4815 (Client Report). SCH9709.

In 2024, the boat house (CHER 200/2/8) on which the statue sits was subject to an historic building survey. The boat house is also Grade II Listed and forms part of the landscaped park and gardens of Crewe Hall designed by W.A Nesfield in 1856 and later.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Digital Archive: English Heritage. Listed Buildings Online. 1138670. [Mapped feature: #44062 ]
  • <2> Client Report: TJC Heritage Ltd. 2024. Crewe Hall Boathouse, Crewe Hall, Weston Road, Cheshire: Historic Building Record. R4815. N/A. N/A. R4815.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 7335 5415 (point)
Map sheet SJ75SW
Civil Parish CREWE GREEN, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County CREWE, BARTHOLMLEY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Nov 1 2024 2:51PM