Terrace Walls And Steps Adjoining To South Of Escot

The terrace walls and steps adjoining to the south of Escot were built in 1838, designed by Henry Roberts for Sir John Kennaway. They are made of volcanic stone ashlar with limestone ashlar parapets and vases. The lawn on the south and west sides of Escot is situated on a raised terrace. The front edge is supported by a battered wall made of rock-faced stone blocks, with the center section projecting forward and featuring canted sides. Just east of this central projection, the terrace has two stages. Steps lead down to a path that wraps around the east end, leading to another flight of steps down to the basement level of the entrance forecourt. There is also a small flight of steps descending from the terrace at the west end. The top of the terrace features a limestone parapet with stone balustrades that match the style of the parapet on the main house. However, the parapet is missing from the front of the half terrace, where a series of stone vases are located.