Minaret, Boundary Walls And Gate Piers To North Of Hope End Hotel

The minaret, boundary walls, and gate piers located to the north of Hope End Hotel were built between 1810 and 1820, likely designed by LC Loudon in collaboration with E Moulton-Barrett. The minaret features a rendered brick core and consists of two stages: a column and echinus under a band that supports a thinner column, topped with a conical cap. Above this are three diminishing copper spheres, culminating in a crescent. There are two columnar turrets that serve as gate piers, positioned roughly opposite the minaret. The boundary walls, constructed of rubble and brick, connect the minaret and gate pier turrets to the former stable block and form a loop to create a yard. Elizabeth Barrett-Browning lived at Hope End from 1809 to 1810, when she was three years old, until her father, E Moulton-Barrett, sold the property in 1832. He had gained wealth from his plantations in Jamaica but was compelled to sell Hope End. The unique Moorish atmosphere of the site influenced his daughter, as seen in her work, such as "The Lost Bower." The house itself, located immediately southeast, was demolished in the 1870s. The landscape setting is more reminiscent of London than the house, likely influenced by Moulton-Barrett's connection with Uvedale Price at nearby Foxley and the Picturesque movement. This site has group value with Hope End Hotel, the stableyard gateway, boundary wall, and offices.