Building record 0409800000 - THE EGYPTIAN SEAT, WEIR LANE
Summary
Nineteenth century garden seat alcove, built 1850 or 1851
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1332848: THE EGYPTIAN SEAT
Map
Type and Period (1)
- GARDEN SEAT (Built 1850 or 1851, 19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
Description
Grade II Alcove set in roadside bank opposite a spring. 1850 or 51 by Joseph Bonomi II, Egyptologist,second son of Joseph Bonomi the architect for Dr. John Lee of Hartwell House Stone and brick with stucco imitating ashlar. Rubble stone flank walls and two square piers supporting a simple entablature. Frieze with Egyptian hieroglyphics said to record its building in the 13th year of Queen Victoria. Blocking course formerly had a parapet with Greek inscription meaning 'water is best' (B1).
Sources (1)
- <1>SBC19351 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. p42.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 79393 12593 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STONE, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
| Civil Parish | HARTWELL, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Survey: (EBC13455)
- Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC136)
Record last edited
Sep 7 2009 10:43AM
