Patarae on Entablature, St Bernard's Well

Category

Library Item

Item no

17755

Title

Patarae on entablature, St Bernard's Well

Description

The image shows the detail of a section of stonework. There are two decorative circular designs within neighbouring panels. The round ornamentation resembles flowers or leaves.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2008

Type

Digital image

St Bernard's Well is situated on the Water of Leith close to Stockbridge. The current surrounding structure was designed by Alexander Naismyth and built in the 1790's. It has a domed ceiling supported by ten columns covering a statue of the goddess Hygeia. Water from the mineral spring was popular for its supposed health giving properties from the mid 18th century until the wells closure in 1940.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Stone carvings

Architecture > Monuments > Statues

Places > Edinburgh areas > Water of Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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