Monument record MLI90303 - Pillars, Aswarby Park
Summary
A pair of mid 18th century, limestone ashlar pillars, built as part of the Aswarby Park Estate for the Whichcote family and bearing their crest.
Type and Period (1)
- COLUMN (Post Medieval to Modern - 1733 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
A pair of mid 18th century, limestone ashlar pillars, built as part of the Aswarby Park Estate for the Whichcote family and bearing their crest. The pillars mark the grand axis of the demolished country house. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}
These pillars mark the former route of the main road to Sleaford. The route was changed, and the village of Aswarby moved, in the mid 19th century when Aswarby Park was improved and expanded. {2}
The pillars lie within Aswarby Park, which has been designated as a Registered Park (see PRN 63997). {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI5596 Index: Department of the Environment. 1990. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 7/4; 19.004.
- <2> SLI7131 Bibliographic Reference: Terence R. Leach. 1990. Lincolnshire Country Houses and their Families - Part One. p.43.
- <3> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1441825.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TF 06355 39756 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASWARBY AND SWARBY, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Survey: Site Visit to Aswarby Park (ELI13217)
- Event - Survey: Site Visit to the Pillars at Aswarby Park (ELI7760)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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