Stewart Memorial Fountain, Glasgow
One of the most beautiful memorials in Glasgow is the Stewart Memorial Fountain, which you will find in Kelvingrove Park.
The fountain was erected in 1872 in memory of the Lord Provost Stewart of Murdostoun who was responsible for the sluice gates and underground piping system that brought fresh water from Loch Katrine to the city.
The fountain is over 12 metres high and 19 metres across the base. Built of granite, sandstone, marble and bronze, it was designed by James Sellars in the Gothic style, with the stonework carried out by James Young. The sculptures were done by John Mossman.
On top of the fountain is a statue of Walter Scott’s Lady of the Lake and two of the bronze plaques around the base feature scenes from the poem in bas relief. Another plaque shows a bust portrait of Lord Stewart.
Below the Lady of the Lake two unicorns and two lions holding shields, stand above 12 ceramic roundels each bearing a sign of the Zodiac. Three plaques show the coats of arms of Scotland, Glasgow and of Lord Stewart.
Around the base of the central column is a fresco of bulrushes, with a hunting dog chasing after a duck, a heron, a moorhen and a frog.
The fountain was erected in 1872 in memory of the Lord Provost Stewart of Murdostoun who was responsible for the sluice gates and underground piping system that brought fresh water from Loch Katrine to the city.
The fountain is over 12 metres high and 19 metres across the base. Built of granite, sandstone, marble and bronze, it was designed by James Sellars in the Gothic style, with the stonework carried out by James Young. The sculptures were done by John Mossman.
On top of the fountain is a statue of Walter Scott’s Lady of the Lake and two of the bronze plaques around the base feature scenes from the poem in bas relief. Another plaque shows a bust portrait of Lord Stewart.
Below the Lady of the Lake two unicorns and two lions holding shields, stand above 12 ceramic roundels each bearing a sign of the Zodiac. Three plaques show the coats of arms of Scotland, Glasgow and of Lord Stewart.
Around the base of the central column is a fresco of bulrushes, with a hunting dog chasing after a duck, a heron, a moorhen and a frog.
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Sight Name: Stewart Memorial Fountain
Sight Location: Glasgow, Scotland (See walking tours in Glasgow)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Glasgow, Scotland (See walking tours in Glasgow)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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