Building record 0409502011 - GOTHIC TOWER NW OF HOUSE
Summary
Eighteenth century garden tower
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1118475: GOTHIC TOWER NORTH WEST OF HARTWELL HOUSE
Map
Type and Period (1)
- TOWER (18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
Description
Grade II. Tower, c.1730, attributed to James Gibbs, originally standing in the 'Wilderness' of the early C18 garden with other structures since removed but recorded in the Nebot paintings in the County Museum. Ashlar stone low circular structure with moulded plinth, cornice and battlemented parapet projected out on small moulded corbels. Gothic arched opening with moulded arch and hoodmould on north side, approached by a flight of 5 curved and moulded stone steps. Small quatrefoil opening opposite. (Country Life 15.3.79 p.709 plate 6) (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. p40.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 79418 12520 (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 1:51PM
