Gazebo About 20 Yards North East Of Downton Castle

The gazebo located about 20 yards north-east of Downton Castle dates from the late 18th century and is likely designed by Richard Payne Knight, with alterations made in the mid-19th century. It is constructed of sandstone ashlar and features a roof that is concealed behind an embattled parapet above a prominent corbel table. The structure has a square plan and consists of three stages with string courses, showcasing a picturesque style.

On the lower stage, there is a blind pointed archway that contains a blind lancet, and above it, a blind quatrefoil pierced with a circular opening on the south, east, and west sides. Additionally, there is another pointed archway in the west elevation that leads to a semi-circular recess. The main entrance is located on the north elevation and features a pointed doorway with a traceried head. The blind pointed arched openings are also repeated on the north and east sides of the second stage.

The second stage of the west elevation includes a five-light mullioned window with a moulded sill and hoodmould that overlooks the south terrace of Downton Castle. There is a blocked pointed chamfered archway in the south elevation. The third stage features an oriel window supported by three corbels with a lean-to roof, flanked by blind lancets in the south elevation. The remaining elevations have blind circular openings with moulded surrounds, also flanked by blind lancets. This gazebo is positioned at the east end of the south terrace and is an integral part of the original design of the main entrance front.