The Egyptian Seat is a Grade II listed building in the Buckinghamshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 11 October 1985. Monument.

The Egyptian Seat

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Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Buckinghamshire
Country
England
Date first listed
11 October 1985
Type
Monument
Source
Historic England listing

Description

SP 71 SE HARTWELL HARTWELL

3/105 The Egyptian Seat

II

Alcove set in roadside bank opposite a spring. 1850 or 51 by Joseph Bonomi II, Egyptologist,second son of Joseph Bonomi the architect for Dr. John Lee of Hartwell House Stone and brick with stucco imitating ashlar. Rubble stone flank walls and two square piers supporting a simple entablature. Frieze with Egyptian hieroglyphics said to record its building in the 13th year of Queen Victoria. Blocking course formerly had a parapet with Greek inscription meaning 'water is best'.

Listing NGR: SP7938912581

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