The Orangery

ADLESTROP SP 22 NE 5/2 The Orangery, Daylesford House (formerly listed as Conservatory 25.8.60 with Daylesford House) GV I Orangery. Early C19 and late C19. Probably by S.P. Cockerell for Warren Hastings. Ashlar, leaded and slate roofing. Rectangular plan with semi-circular bow windows at front far right and far left. Similar projections at rear right and left with blind windows. Curving walls run back from projections at rear each terminating in a small turret. Later C19 lean-to extension at rear of main body. Main body; one storey, 7 bays across facade between bow windows. Triangular pediment over central 3 bays decorated with carved rosette in low relief. All tall pointed-arched windows with Gothick glazing within pointed-arched surrounds flanked by engaged pilasters with engaged crocketed finials. Central window extended down to form doorway, similar doorways at either end of building. Battlemented parapet with crocketed finials. C19 panelled door within 4-centred arch through each curved wall at rear, similar doorways to turrets. Battlemented parapets to walls and turrets.

Listing NGR: SP2550226453