Shelter Alcove (Opposite The North End Of The Serpentine) is a Grade II* listed building in the Westminster local planning authority area, England. First listed on 14 January 1970. A Early Modern Shelter alcove.
Shelter Alcove (Opposite The North End Of The Serpentine)
- WRENN ID
- nether-cobble-gilt
- Grade
- II*
- Local Planning Authority
- Westminster
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 14 January 1970
- Type
- Shelter alcove
- Period
- Early Modern
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Shelter Alcove, located opposite the north end of the Serpentine in Kensington Gardens, is an early 18th-century structure attributed to Sir Christopher Wren. It is built from Portland stone with brick on the flanks and features a lead roof. This tall, free-standing alcove is open to the south and has a giant semi-domed niche at its center, which is panelled internally. The alcove is flanked by paired fluted Corinthian pilasters, with shell niches between them and carved swags above. A cartouche with a monogram is positioned on the central keystone. The structure was formerly part of the gardens of Kensington Palace.
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