Pair of Heraldic Lions
Pair of Heraldic Lions
Pair of Heraldic Lions
Pair of Heraldic Lions
Pair of Heraldic Lions
Pair of Heraldic Lions
Pair of Heraldic Lions
Pair of Heraldic Lions
Pair of Heraldic Lions
Pair of Heraldic Lions
Pair of Heraldic Lions
Pair of Heraldic Lions

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Winged lions in this pose forms part of the Norwich City Council’s coat of arms, on a shield under a stylised castle. 
Title

Pair of Heraldic Lions

Date

1938

Medium

bronze & Ketton stone

Measurements

H 170 x W 200 x D 50 cm;
Plinth: H 230 x W 220 x D 76 cm

Accession number

NR2_RHT_S123

Acquisition method

commissioned by James and Pierce on behalf of Norwich City Council 

Work type

Statue

Owner

Norwich City Council 

Custodian

Norwich City Council 

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II* (England and Wales)

Unveiling date

4th February 1938

Access

at all times

Signature/marks description

Alfred E Hardiman, 1936 (on balls supporting left paw of each lion) 

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Located at

St Peter's Street, Norwich

NR2 1NN

Set on plinths flanking the entrance to City Hall on steps leading up the the entrance.