Terraces, Steps And Parterre Kerbs At Merevale Hall

MEREVALE MEREVALE PARK SP29NE 1/131 Terraces, steps and parterre kerbs at Merevale Hall GV II Terraces, steps and kerbs of parterre beds. The terraces to the north-east and with staircase to the north-west were probably designed by Edward Blore or Henry Clutton in the 1840s. The terrace, steps and 2 parterres to the south-east were laid out by W.A. Nesfield c.1850. Sandstone ashlar. South-east terrace of 8 bays has stone pedestals between each bay, supporting white stone vases with handles on paired bearded heads and fluted stems; they were purchased from Drayton Manor, Staffordshire c.1926. Fifth bay has a flight of steps, pedestals with cartouches and 2 vases to each side. 2 parterre beds elaborate design on the terrace have stone kerbs. All this forms part of a formal layout designed by W.A. Nesfield, c.1850. Terraces to north-east and west have high retaining walls and coped parapets. North-east side has outer staircase with Elizabethan style arcaded balustrade. North-west side has lower central section with another Drayton Manor vase to left and right. (Merevale gardens are included in HBMCE Register of Parks and Gardens at grade II; Mark Girouard: The Victorian Country House, p66)

Listing NGR: SP2956297400