Listed Building: Retaining wall, steps and urns extending approx 80m from north of east front of Drayton House (1192143)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| NHLE UID | 1192143 |
| Date assigned | 31 July 1987 |
| Date last amended |
Description
Retaining wall, steps and urns. Probably late C16 origins with early C18 urns probably by J. Van Nost. Squared coursed limestone wall with ashlar parapet. Flights of steps to either end of walls. Those at east end are flanked by 4, closed, lead urns. Originally probably the northern boundary of the main parterre on the east side 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 9632 8011 (42m by 62m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LOWICK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1192143 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Sep 5 2023 10:09AM
