Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
14/04/1992
Date of Amendment
14/04/1992
Name of Property
Garden Fountain in grounds at Bryn-y-Neuadd Hospital
Location
At end of main entrance drive to Bryn-y-Neuadd Hospital, to SW of administration building in Italianate formal garden.
Broad Class
Health and Welfare
History
Probably 1850's, contemporary with rebuilding of Bryn-y-Neuadd Hall by John Platt from 1857.
Exterior
Cast-iron fountain in Italian Renaissance style. On pale limestone base set in circular basin (c13 metres diameter) with wall in grey limestone. Polygonal stepped lower plinth with C15 style decoration in panels is surrounded by 4 dolphin-riding cherubs blowing horns. Polygonal lower bowl with floral decoration to rim, and pendant bosses. Central plinth with lion-head decoration supports smaller circular bowl surmounted by cherub-like figure holding garland from which water issued.
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