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

TQ 2680 NE CITY OF WESTMINSTER KENSINGTON GARDENS, W2 65/290 14.1.70 Shelter Alcove (opposite the north end of the Serpentine) GV II* Shelter alcove. Early C18. Attributed to Sir C. Wren. Portland stone, brick to flanks; lead roof. Tall pedimented free standing structure open to the south with giant semidomed niche to centre, panelled internally; flanked by paired fluted Corinthian pilasters with shell niches between and carved swags above. Cartouche with monogram to central keystone. Formerly in gardens of Kensington Palace. RCHM.

Listing NGR: TQ2672480736

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