Record Details
| NHER Number: | 68153 |
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| Type of record: | Structure |
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| Name: | Statue of Meleager in grounds of St Helen's House |
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Summary
An 18th-century statue of Meleager (a hero from Greek mythology) standing in the grounds of St Helen's House (NHER 26023). Possibly a Roman copy, the statue comprises a full length lead figure of Meleager leaning on a tree trunk with a boar's head to the right. It is listed Grade II.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TG 2362 0910 |
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| Map Sheet: | TG20NW |
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| Parish: | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
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Full description
Statue of Meleager in grounds of St Helen's House (NHER 26023). Previously recorded under NHER 26023.
June 1972. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description excerpt:
"Statue. 18th-century. Possibly a Roman copy. Full length lead figure of Meleager leaning on a tree trunk with a boar's head to the right. Oval stone plinth 1.5m high. No inscription."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
P. Watkins (HES), 8 March 2024.
Monument Types
- STATUE (18th Century - 1701 AD (at some time) to 1800 AD (at some time))
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status
Sources and further reading
| <S1> | Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1205491. |
Related records
| 26023 | Part of: St Helen's House, Bishopgate (Building) |