Listed Building: Retaining wall approx 110m east of east front of Drayton House (1286749)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| NHLE UID | 1286749 |
| Date assigned | 31 July 1987 |
| Date last amended |
Description
Retaining wall. Probably early C18 for Sir John Germain. Squared coursed limestone with ashlar coping. Central semi-circular bastion on main east/west axis of Drayton House (q.v.) forms terrace for Statue of Samson and the Philistine approximately 110 metres east of east front of Drayton House (q.v.). (Gardens included in HBMCE Register of Parks and Gardens at grade I. Cornforth, J., Country Life, 20th May, 1965, p.1216; Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p.189; Jackson-Stops G, Drayton House, 1978).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9641 8014 (112m by 85m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LOWICK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1286749 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Sep 5 2023 10:05AM
