Building record 0200205014 - S OF WOTTON HOUSE
Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1311204: WALLS SURROUNDING GARDEN TO SOUTH OF WOTTON HOUSE, WITH GARDEN PAVILION AND WALL TO SOUTH WEST
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Type and Period (3)
- GARDEN WALL (18th Century to Modern - 1700 AD to 1945 AD)
- PAVILION (Restored c 1980, 18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
- GATE (20th Century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
Grade II. Walls surrounding a rectangular garden with pavilion at S. end, and wall forming N. side of former kitchen garden. Early C18, altered and repaired C20. Part of a formal garden designed by George London, Royal Gardener. Walls are of red brick with stone coping and some ball finials. Low wall along E. side. W. wall broken by C20 steps. Pavilion heavily restored c.1980. Brick walls, the interior with C20 ornamental plaster panels. Ionic stone piers to front. C20 lead roof in form of a depressed arch, a replica of former roof with slight alterations to proportions. Short flanking walls to stone piers with panelled sides, moulded cornices and carved scrolls to side pilasters and walls. Wall to S.W. has wrought iron gate replacing early C18 gate included in former list but now removed. Illustrated in Country Life 1904 p.126-135 (B8).
Sources (1)
- <8>SBC19811 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Buckinghamshire: Aylesbury Vale: Parishes of Boarstall &C. p93.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 68560 16130 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOTTON UNDERWOOD, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC13596)
Record last edited
Oct 13 2017 2:21PM
