Loggia In Sunken Garden Forming South End Of Terrace To West Of Ledston Hall

The loggia in the sunken garden forms the south end of the west terrace at Ledston Hall and dates from the 18th century. It is constructed from hand-made brick with dressings of magnesian limestone, including internal partitions. The loggia has a square plan and projects from the retaining wall of the terrace, marking its south corner. There are two round-headed arches on the west front and one in the south return wall, featuring chamfered plinths, impost bands, and keystones made of limestone. The parapet is topped with flat stone copings.

Inside, the loggia contains two cells separated by partition walls made of rubble and brick vaults. There is a low doorway between the cells, and another doorway with a segmental brick head leads from the left cell to an inner chamber. From this inner chamber, a round-headed doorway with a brick surround opens into a further chamber or passage, which has not been investigated but likely connects to the cellar of the house.