The Lion at the Arboretum
The Lion at the Arboretum
The Lion at the Arboretum
The Lion at the Arboretum
The Lion at the Arboretum
The Lion at the Arboretum
The Lion at the Arboretum
The Lion at the Arboretum
The Lion at the Arboretum
The Lion at the Arboretum
The Lion at the Arboretum

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The sculpture of a lion is situated in the Arboretum which is a public garden and arboretum laid out by Edward Milner 1868–1872, and now given listed status. The lion is larger than life-size and mounted on a substantial stone plinth.
Title

The Lion at the Arboretum

Medium

composite stone

Measurements

H 225 x W 310 x D 120 cm (E);
Plinth: H 200 x W 370 x D 188 cm

Accession number

LN2_PR_S007

Acquisition method

donated by F. J. Clarke

Work type

Monument

Owner

City of Lincoln Council

Custodian

City of Lincoln Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Unveiling date

1872

Listing date

24/06/85

Access

time restrictions apply

Access note

Opening times for the Arboretum are 7am to 10pm, seven days a week.

Signature/marks description

east end of the north inscription is the worn signature: AUSTIN & SEELEY / LONDON (verified from Pevsner)

Inscription description

on the north and south faces at the top of the plinth is the incised and black painted inscription: PRESENTED BY F. J. CLARKE . LINCOLN 1872 .

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Located at

Monks Road, Lincoln

LN2 5HU

Centrally placed within the arboretum.