Monument record 1592/0/3 - Possible C18th Urn, Forming a Parkland Eyecatcher Within Tree Avenue

{1} Ornament comprises a neo-classical urn with draped cloth on a plinth. The plinth is constructed from limestone blocks and concrete on top of a concrete sub-base. The base of the urn seems to be a modern repair. The main body and top of the urn are older stonework. The central plinth measures 1m by 1m and the monument is up to 2.8m high.
The monument provides an eye catch for Wood Burcote Court and is situated in an avenue of trees.

{4} Monuments from Stowe House were sold at auction in 1921 and were erected at Wood Burcote Court.

{5} This is one of a pair of matching drapery clad urns with flame finials which could be described as being of 'Baroque' stlye and could date from the 18th or early 19th centuries. The bases are 20th century and of inferior quality. One of th eurns appears in a 1920s photo of the north west elevation of the house and was at that time on a much narrower stone base. There is some uncertainty as to whether these urns are the monuments bought from Stowe in 1921 or reproductions.

<1> Simmonds C., 2011, Archaeological Earthwork Survey at Wood Burcote, Towcester, Northamptonshire, p.15 (checked) (Report). SNN108154.

<2> Chapman P. (Editor), 2012, Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 2011, 37/213 (checked) (Chapter). SNN108375.

<3> Horne B. (Editor), 2012, South Midlands Archaeology (42), 42/36 (checked) (Journal). SNN108346.

<4> Giggins B., 2012, Wood Burcote Court Chronology, (checked) (Notes). SNN108579.

<5> Giggins B., 2012, Wood Burcote Court, Besses Lane, Towcester: Historic Assessment of the House and Garden Features, (checked) (Report). SNN108578.

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Oct 31 2014 2:28PM