Listed Building: Retaining wall, steps and urns extending approx 80m from south to east front of Drayton House (1040299)
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| Grade | II* |
|---|---|
| NHLE UID | 1040299 |
| Date assigned | 31 July 1987 |
| Date last amended |
Description
Retaining wall, steps and urns. Probably late C16 for the third Lord Mordaunt, early C18 urns probably by J. Van Nost. Squared coursed limestone wall with small lead urns mounted on ashlar parapet. Flight of semi-circular steps, at west end, flanked by square piers surmounted by closed lead urns. Originally probably the southern 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 9637 8007 (45m by 57m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LOWICK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1040299 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Sep 5 2023 10:11AM
