Lead pineapple finial, top of roof, St Bernard's Well

Category

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Item no

17752

Title

Lead pineapple finial with traces of ochre, top of roof, St Bernard's Well

Description

A sculpture resembling a pineapple or pine cone sits at the centre of a domed roof. The pineapple is elevated by a small stone plinth and the ornamental object is encircled at its base by leaf stonework. The branches of trees and a row of tenement housing can be seen behind the pineapple sculpture.

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 > Finials

Architecture > Architectural features > Roofs

Architecture > Monuments > Statues

Places > Edinburgh areas > Water of Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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