Description

PARISH OF CHATSWORTH CHATSWORTH GARDENS
SK 2669
6/58
The Emperor Fountain
GV II
Fountain and pair of sculptures. 1843-4 by Paxton and Holmes,
for the Sixth Duke of Devonshire. Sandstone and ashlar. The
fountain is situated at the north end of the Canal Pond dug in
1703. The metal jet is surrounded by irregularly placed
boulders. To the north are two sandstone sculptures of
reclining figures. The fountain can throw a jet to a height of
290 feet, and was built to honour the projected visit to
Chatsworth of Tzar Nicholas of Russia. The Gardens and Park are
included on the Gardens Register at Grade I. Sources:
G F Chadwick , The Works of Joseph Paxton, Architectural Press
1961.

Listing NGR: SK2602269842

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Emperor Fountain at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q5373885

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