Whispering Seat is a Grade II listed building in the Wiltshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 8 June 1978. Garden seat.

Whispering Seat

WRENN ID
still-latch-rowan
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Wiltshire
Country
England
Date first listed
8 June 1978
Type
Garden seat
Source
Historic England listing

Description

  1. 5409 WILTON PARK Whispering Seat SU 13 SW 1/127

II

  1. Circa 1822. One of a number of curved plan stone garden seats probably designed by Sir Richard Westmacott or Wyattville. Inspired from one at Dropmore. [Clearly similar in handling to the loggia qv]. Large scale. Semi-circular bench (stone) on fluted supports. Large scrolls at each end. High panelled ashlar back with moulded cope returned on each side with 2 panelled piers supporting vases. This seat approached by a number of wide shallow steps enclosed by a formal yew hedge layout. Narrow steps to each side.

Listing NGR: SU1055030729

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