Retaining Wall, Terrace And Balustrade On All Sides Of The Dower House is a Grade II listed building in the South Gloucestershire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 26 June 1984. A C16-C17 Retaining wall, terrace, balustrade.

Retaining Wall, Terrace And Balustrade On All Sides Of The Dower House

WRENN ID
peeling-string-spring
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
South Gloucestershire
Country
England
Date first listed
26 June 1984
Type
Retaining wall, terrace, balustrade
Source
Historic England listing

Description

ST 67 NW STOKE GIFFORD STOKE PARK

4/15 Retaining wall, terrace and balustrade on all sides of the Dower House G.V. II

Retaining wall, terrace and balustrade. C16 - C17, extended in C19. Rubble, freestone. Heavily battered wall retaining artificial platform, rises about 6 metres, surmounted by wide moulded handrail on square balusters with moulded plinths and recessed panels, strapwork in spandrels, heavier newels have similar details and ball finials. Runs in front of house from south west corner and returns at east 100 metres to orangery (q.v.). Balustrade is missing at south- west and for about half of east terrace. The same form of wall is continued in large C19 extension 30 metres westward, it then returns 100 metres northwards, battered and of similar materials this wall has arrow slits and battlements. The buildings supported by this wall are not included.

Listing NGR: ST6225477236

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