Terracing, Steps, Balustrades And Footbridge To Gardens Of Osmaston Manor

SK 24 SW PARISH OF OSMASTON OFF LIME AVENUE 5/71 (South Side) Terracing, steps, balustrades and foot- bridge to gardens of Osmaston Manor GV II

Terracing, steps, balustrades and footbridge, the remains of the formal gardens to the demolished Osmaston Manor. Late 1840s by Stevens of Derby. Rock faced limestone and sandstone ashlar. Footbridge over drive at north east corner has broad segmental arch with voussoirs, impost blocks and keystone. Four bay balustrades above, each bay with four plain round arches. Steps up at south end, piers with obelisks. Two sides of courtyard wall to south, attached to rubblestone walls with remains of copings and balustrades, forming two terraces down the hillside and overlooking the lake. Balustraded tower - like projection at east corner. Flights of stone steps at each end and in the middle. Main central flight of steps divides in two and has remains of stone balustrade. Round-arched alcove beneath. Lower flight descends to stylised quatrefoil pond.

Listing NGR: SK2027542725