Public Monument and Sculpture Association National Recording Project
Carved Panels
Region ID | GW | |
Work ID | 2 | |
Manual Reference | WL/001 | |
Title | Carved Panels | |
Sculptor | Anon | |
Architect | McNaughtan, A | |
Date of design | 1929-30 | |
Year of unveiling | c.1930 | |
Unveiling details | c.1930 | |
Road | University Avenue | |
Precise Location | 42 University Avenue, above entrance, Glasgow University Student Union | |
A to Z Ref | 35 J15 | |
OS Ref | ||
Postcode | G12 | |
Work is | Extant | |
Listing Status | II* | |
Duty of Care | University of Glasgow | |
Commissioned by | University of Glasgow | |
Notes | ||
Five panels: St Mungo (centre), heraldic panels on either side (from left to right): A double-headed eagle with outstretched wings, an oar and mallet crossed behind; A ship (Lymphad) with lance and sword crossed behind; A cornucopia over a sword and axe; An anchor and rope over a shepherd's crook [or crosier?] and a spade or paddle | ||
The heraldic panels represent the 'Four Nations' of the university from which the students are drawn (1) | ||
circa | c. | |
raw year | 1930 | |
Condition | Fair | |
At risk | No known risk | |
Inscriptions | Each panel is carved with inscriptions in Gothic script: GLOTTIANA LOUDONIANA ROTHESIANA TRANSFORTHANA | |
Signatures | ||
Elements
Element Details
Part of work | Material | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
Whole | Sandstone | |
Assessment of Condition
Surface Character
Detail | Comment |
|---|---|
Other | Staining |
Structural Condition
Structural Condition | Comment |
|---|---|
None | |