Building record 0193906005 - RIVER GATE IN GROUNDS OF FAWLEY COURT
Summary
Eighteenth century covered bridge in gardens of Fawley Court.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1159465: RIVER GATE IN FAWLEY COURT GROUNDS
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Type and Period (2)
- FOOTBRIDGE (18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
- (Alternate Type) ORNAMENTAL BRIDGE (18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
Description
Grade II. Small covered bridge with gateway, forming garden feature. Mid C18, by John Freeman of Fawley Court. Flint and stucco with some stone dressings. In Mannerist style. W. front has central rectangular entry with pediment, flanking screen walls of flint with band course below stone-coped parapet, and 4 Tuscan stone pilasters with rusticated bands of flint. Side walls have central windows with rusticated flint surrounds. Rear has arched entry, flanking flint pilasters with moulded stone caps and pediment. Bridge is on path leading to bank of Thames, and crosses small stream (B6).
Sources (1)
- <6>SBC3985 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1986. LIST OF BUILDINGS OF SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL OR HISTORIC INTEREST: BUCKS; WYCOMBE: PARISHES OF FAWLEY &C. p10.
Location
| Grid reference | SU 76704 84009 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FAWLEY, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC1360)
Record last edited
Jul 13 2009 3:05PM
