Building record MLI96068 - Seats, balustrades and terraces to the east of Stoke Rochford Hall, Stoke Rochford

Summary

Seats, balustrades and terraces to the east of Stoke Rochford Hall, Stoke Rochford

Type and Period (2)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1841 AD to 2050 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1841 AD to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

Grade I listed seats, balustrades and terraces, dating from 1841 to 1845 and by William Burn for Sir Christopher Turnor. To the east of the house are upper and lower terraces with parterre to the south. At the south end of the main terrace is a gargantuan stone seat with panelled back, scrolled arm rests and large orb finials. Two pairs of stone steps link the terraces and to the lower side are panelled parapets linked by open balustrades, all with square panelled piers and continuously moulded copings. At the south end of the lower terrace is a lesser seat supported on moulded corbels. The terraces overlook the picturesquely wooded valley of the Witham and retain their original landscape setting. For the full description of this listed building please refer to the National Heritage List for England. {1}

Sources/Archives (1)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 6/165.

Map

Location

Grid reference SK 91878 28073 (point)
Civil Parish STOKE ROCHFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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