The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle

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An octagonal stone turret with four lions rampant and shields at the base, plus a plinth. The work also has a lancet ornament with cusped heads, gargoyles, and crocketed finials.
Title

The Pinnacle

Date

1840–1854

Medium

Yorkshire limestone

Accession number

BB7_SB_S197

Acquisition method

commissioned by Captain Sir William Brass, MP

Work type

Building

Owner

Ribble Valley Borough Council

Custodian

Ribble Valley Borough Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Listing date

30/09/76

Access

time restrictions apply

Access note

park opening times

Inscription description

in raised lettering on a metal plaque fixed to the base: This Turret originally formed part of the Houses / of Parliament (erected 1840 - 1854), and was presented to the / Borough of Clitheroe by Captain Sir William Brass, M.P. / through whose generosity the surrounding garden also was constructed / in commemoration of the Coronation of H.M. King George VI, 12th May, 1937.

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Located at

Castle Gate, Clitheroe

BB7 1AJ

Located in the Community Rose Garden of Clitheroe Castle Grounds, on the southern slope of the castle mound, in the same place as the 'Hen Harrier' and 'Salmon' sculptures.