Building record 0151302000 - NORTH GARDEN WALL, BRITWELL HOUSE
Summary
Nineteenth century garden wall with entrance gates, integral shelter and aviary at Britwell House
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1310186: NORTH GARDEN WALL, BRITWELL HOUSE
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Type and Period (4)
- GARDEN WALL (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
- GARDEN HOUSE (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
- GATE (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
- AVIARY (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
Description
Grade II. C19. Extends across garden from corner of entrance façade. Red brick with stone dressings. Brick piers at 6 ft centres, 3 with stone finials. Inset in wall, a gabled shelter of brick and stone with semicircular opening. Facing forecourt an arched entrance similar to the shelter and with wrought-iron gates. At end of wall, hexagonal aviary formerly with glazed pointed roof. Three sides open, each with 2 arches with central column with plain Romanesque-style capital (B4).
Sources (1)
- <4>SBC4001 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1985. LIST OF BUILDINGS OF SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL OR HISTORIC INTEREST: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE: DISTRICT OF SOUTH BUCKS. p56.
Location
| Grid reference | SU 93860 82652 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURNHAM, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC13597)
Record last edited
Dec 22 2015 7:32PM
