Indian Fountain, Canals And Steps In Garden Immediately South Of Sezincote House

The Indian Fountain, canals, and steps located immediately south of Sezincote House were designed in the early 19th century by Thomas Daniell for Sir Charles Cockerell, with the canals added in the 20th century. The structure is made of limestone and cast iron. The fountain features an octagonal base that surrounds a circular pool, which has a figure of a kneeling woman at its center. This figure carries a shell on her head, from which water flows. The long, narrow canals, approximately 10 meters in length and 2 meters wide, run to the north and south of the fountain. There are steps leading down the bank to the canal on the south side, flanked by a stepped wall. The fountain is adorned with foliate cast iron uprights at each corner of the octagon, which flank inset panels, and it features pointed dentils around the upper edge. The canals have hollow chamfered surrounds and there are two stepped octagonal features at the base of the steps. The fountain, canals, and steps are significant features in relation to the orangery and the house.