Building record 0409502009 - PARK HILL STATUE E OF HOUSE
Summary
Eighteenth century column for statue
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1118474: PARK HILL STATUE EAST OF HARTWELL HOUSE
Map
Type and Period (1)
- COLUMN (18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
Description
Grade II Column with statue on top. Originally N.W. of Hartwell House as part of the early C18 garden illustrated in the Nebot paintings in the County Museum. 1735 by Thomas Watts then with a statue of William III by Sir Henry Cheere. Moved 1757 to its present position on Park Hill, statue replaced by one of George II. Stone, large Doric column on square plinth on base of two steps, inscribed "George II Born 1683 Died 1760. Erected 1757". Column supports section of entablature comprising a single triglyph and a square modillion cornice forming base for the statue. (Country Life 15.3.79 p.707-9 plates 2, 6 & 8) (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. p39.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 79833 12424 (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 1:52PM
