Newcastle, Westgate Road, Nos. 273-275, griffins

HER Number:
9112

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Newcastle, Westgate Road, Nos. 273-275, griffins

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces

Site Type: Broad:
Sculpture

Site Type: Specific:
Statue

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
2 Statues. Circa 1872. Formerly finials on roof of Mining Institure, Westgate Road (q.v.). Removed in 1958 and set on steps in front of No. 271. Griffins, about one metre high, sitting upright and holding long scroll which is draped over shoulder of each. LISTED GRADE 2

Easting:
2390

Northing:
6414

Grid Reference:
NZ23906414

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest, 18/601