Building record 0409502006 - S OF HARTWELL HOUSE
Summary
Eighteenth century obelisk in grounds of Hartwell House.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1160713: OBELISK SOUTH OF HARTWELL HOUSE (DBC3538)
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Type and Period (1)
- OBELISK (18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
Description
Grade II. Obelisk. Early C18 perhaps by James Gibbs, originally closer to south front of Hartwell House, moved further away but still on south axis, probably mid C18 when it may also have been truncated. Ashlar stone on square base with moulded plinth, vermiculated panel and moulded cornice. Moulded base to obelisk which is surmounted by a carved stone urn. (Country Life 15.3.79 p. 709 plate 7) (B11).
Sources (6)
- ---SBC17195 Aerial Photograph: Aerofilms. AER A20375. SP796125. Yes.
- ---SBC17263 Aerial Photograph: 01/07/75. BCM A1/3/13A. SP\796123. Yes.
- ---SBC17367 Aerial Photograph: 13/08/90. BCM A14/15/2. SP\798124. Yes.
- ---SBC17378 Aerial Photograph: 01/08/89. BCM A14/4/10A-12A. SP\796124. Yes.
- ---SBC17533 Aerial Photograph: 11/08/79. BCM A4/15/6A. SP\796125. Yes.
- <11>SBC19351 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. p38.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 79671 12203 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARTWELL, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC136)
Record last edited
Nov 29 2023 1:53PM
