Building record 0420802018 - DORIC ARCH, Elysian Fields, Stowe Landscape Gardens
Summary
Eighteenth century commemorative arch
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (I) 1212030: THE DORIC ARCH
- SHINE: Stowe medieval to post medieval landscape garden, medieval deserted villages of Lamport & Boycott, shrunken village of Daford, also moats, manors and fishponds, ridge and furrow earthworks & cropmarks, and areas of ancient semi natural woodland
Map
Type and Period (2)
- COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT (18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
- (Alternate Type) ARCH (18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
Description
Detailed description (B4).
Brief description in c.1862 (B5).
Description & location plan (B7).
Grade I. Small stone arch with fluted pilasters supporting entablature and blocking course with inscription, and framing a semi-circular headed arch. Incorporates a medallion of Princess Amelia daughter of George II, to whom the arch was dedicated 1767. Perhaps designed by Thomas Pitt or Lord Temple, or both in partnership (B14).
Included in English Heritage's Buildings at Risk Registers. In 1999 described as priority C: 'Slow decay; no solution agreed'. In 2001-2002 described as priority D: 'Slow decay; solution agreed but not yet implemented' (B37-39).
Sources (8)
- ---SBC17422 Aerial Photograph: 04/09/76. BCM A2/11/20-22. SP\674376. Yes.
- <4>SBC26953 Bibliographic reference: George Lipscomb. 1847. The History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham (Volume 3). Volume 3. p100.
- <5>SBC19727 Bibliographic reference: James Joseph Sheahan. 1862. History and Topography of Buckinghamshire. p307.
- <7>SBC11706 Bibliographic reference: Nikolaus Pevsner. 1960. The Buildings of England: Buckinghamshire. p258.
- <14>SBC3681 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1983. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. p29.
- <37>SBC19679 Bibliographic reference: English Heritage. 1999. English Heritage Register of Buildings at Risk 1999. p54.
- <38>SBC19680 Bibliographic reference: English Heritage. 2001. English Heritage Register of Buildings at Risk 2001. p57.
- <39>SBC19681 Bibliographic reference: English Heritage. 2002. English Heritage Register of Buildings at Risk 2002. p55.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 67658 37174 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STOWE, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC13583)
Record last edited
Nov 9 2024 11:06AM
