Boundary Walling To Formal Gardens Of Somerleyton Hall

The boundary walling for the formal gardens of Somerleyton Hall is a Grade II listed structure, built around 1846 by John Thomas for Sir Morton Peto. This retaining wall, which is approximately one meter high, is constructed of red brick on the retaining section to the park, while the rest is made of stone. The wall features both pierced and solid sections, with square piers, some topped with urns.

At the southeast corner, there are two stone benches. The bench in the north return of the wall has a circular back panel carved with a basket of fruit and flowers and was originally flanked by a pair of bronze vases, which are now located on the terrace retaining wall. The bench at the south end of the terrace has a back carved with swans and terminal vases supported by four storks.

At the southwest corner, two Portland stone statues by Thomas frame the view down the Lime avenue: 'The Hunter Restraining his Dogs' and 'The Death of the Red Deer'. On the north side, opposite these statues, are two piers with tall tapering finials topped by small urns. One of these piers is included with the continuation of the walling on the north side of the gardens. This boundary wall is part of a garden that is listed in the HBMC County Register of Gardens at Grade II*.