Building record 426/0/11 - C19th Deer Shelter, Stanford Park

{5} The Deer Shelter stands in the Park to the north-west of Stanford Hall. It is a single volume constructed of brick walls (Flemish Garden Wall bond) with a hipped roof now of corrugated iron, although originally thatched. The south elevation has a wide opening, originally occupied by oak gates to control deer access. There is a small high-level vent with an oak frame in each of the east and west walls. Much of the original brisk floor survives, along with two low level brick mangers, topped by timber boughs.
The building is a C19th construction and is shown in the background of a late C19th painting in the possession of Lady Braye. It was a picturesque example of its type, set in the park and a short walk from the Hall.
The building is in a neglected state. The iron roofing has rusted and failed along lengths of the eaves, allowing access by water, which has decayed the timber wall plate and some of the rafters.
Plans, elevations and photographs.

<1> Nichols J., 1807, The History and Antiquities of The County of Leicester (v.4 pt.1 The Hundred of Guthlaston), p.350 (unchecked) (Series). SNN42842.

<2> RUSSELL P., 1955, The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Leicestershire, (unchecked) (Series). SNN42825.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP57NE9 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<4> English Heritage, 1994, Register of Parks & Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England (1994, Leicestershire), Stanford Hall Park (unchecked) (Report). SNN42820.

<5> Donald Insall Associates, 2010, Historic Building Recording for The Deer Shelter, Stanford Hall, Stanford-On-Avon, Leicestershire, (checked) (Report). SNN107122.

Record last edited

Sep 9 2014 3:46PM