Thomson'S Seat is a Grade II listed building in the Cornwall local planning authority area, England. First listed on 23 January 1968. Garden feature.

Thomson'S Seat

WRENN ID
floating-newel-violet
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Cornwall
Country
England
Date first listed
23 January 1968
Type
Garden feature
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

Thomson's Seat is a garden feature located in Edgcumbe Country Park, dating from the late 18th century. It has a granite base, rendered walls, and a slate roof, showcasing a Neo-classical style. The structure features a small temple front with three bays, including antae and unfluted Doric columns. The frieze is decorated with triglyphs and metopes, and the pediment is adorned with modillions. Inside, there is a wooden seat with a quotation from 'The Seasons' displayed above it. The rear elevation also exhibits a temple-like design.

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