Skittle Alley In The Grounds Of Of The Chalet

Then following buildings shall be added to the list;

SP 81 SE ASTON CLINTON ASTON HILL Skittle Alley in the 5/10002 grounds of The Chalet GV II Skittle alley. Late C19, built for Alfred de Rothschild of Halton House for entertaining guests at The Chalet (qv). Cast-iron frame with scroll enriched trusses, each having the Rothschild monogram. Glazed roof with cast-iron eaves brackets designed to appear as tree branches; similar crossed twigs form squares along the top of the eaves. Single storey. 6 bays. Brick gable end walls. Sides glazed with continuous timber plank apron. A log 8 wheel device has survived for opening the roof Guests were brought from Halton House (qv) in a pony carriage to admire the wide view and be entertained for the day; a pack of spaniels was kept in adjoining kennels (qv).

Listing NGR: SP8888710102