Gothic Seat In The Grounds Of Ascot Place, Approx 220M Nw Of The House

The Gothic seat located in the grounds of Ascot Place, approximately 220 meters northwest of the house, was built in the early 19th century by CC Ferard. It is constructed from stone and rendered brick and features a segmental plan with an open three-bay pointed arch arcade on the north side. The structure includes four piers with clustered shafts, moulded bases, and moulded impost bands that are decorated with foliage carving. The elaborate heads of the piers display acanthus leaves and bead and reel ornamentation. A frieze of blank, cusped arcading runs along the top, topped by a moulded cornice, an embattled parapet, and crocketed finials at the corners. The seat itself has a wooden structure with a fluted fascia and a delicate arch pattern for the backrest. This seat is part of a garden that is listed as Grade II* in the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Interest in England.