Building record 0440902015 - BALUSTRADES TO HILLSIDE WALK TO REAR OF BOATHOUSE

Summary

Early twentieth century Renaissance-style footpath balustrades at Cliveden, sculpted by Thomas Waldo Story in about 1900.

Protected Status/Designation

  • Listed Building (II) 1332399: BALUSTRADES TO HILLSIDE WALK TO REAR OF THE BOATHOUSE

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  • BALUSTRADE (Constructed about 1900, 19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)

Description

Grade II. C1900 for W W Astor by T Waldo Story. Stone Renaissance style balustrades to a section of footpath overlooking the Thames. Modelled on Villa Borghese balustrade [CAS 0440902004] with turned balusters and carved eagles on piers. Six sections divided by piers on west side, 3 sections and a single pier against the hillside (B7).

Sources (2)

  • <7>SBC4001 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1985. LIST OF BUILDINGS OF SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL OR HISTORIC INTEREST: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE: DISTRICT OF SOUTH BUCKS. p213.
  • <8>SBC4637 Bibliographic reference: English Heritage. 1994. Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England: Buckinghamshire. Part 4.

Location

Grid reference SU 90930 84624 (point)
Civil Parish TAPLOW, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire

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Oct 28 2024 7:48PM

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