Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
16787
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
29/02/1996
Date of Amendment
29/02/1996
Name of Property
Peacock Statue to SW of Orangery Terrace in Powis Castle Gardens
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Welshpool
Town
Locality
Powis Castle
Easting
321552
Northing
306358
Street Side
Location
At the foot of steps which lead from the SW of the Top Terrace to the Orangery Terrace, in a recess between trees and the W retaining wall of the Av
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
Exterior
History: The statue is inscribed with the information that it was moved from Claremont, Surrey (a home of the Clive family) to Powis in 1931. It is not signed or dated, but is thought to be C18.
Description: A lead peacock with fanned-out tail, on a tall stone plinth with moulded panels.
A fine example of lead-work and a significant C20 contribution to the gardens at Powis.
Interior
Reason for designation
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