Castle Howard Pyramid In Pretty Wood is a Grade I listed building in the North Yorkshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 25 January 1954. Pyramid.

Castle Howard Pyramid In Pretty Wood

WRENN ID
sheer-soffit-cobweb
Grade
I
Local Planning Authority
North Yorkshire
Country
England
Date first listed
25 January 1954
Type
Pyramid
Address
Castle Howard Pyramid In Pretty Wood, Henderskelfe
OS grid reference
SE 731 690
Coordinates
54.11204, -0.88267
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The Pyramid in Pretty Wood at Castle Howard is a Grade I listed structure built before 1727 by Nicholas Hawksmoor for Charles Howard, the 3rd Earl of Carlisle. It is made of limestone and stands approximately 8 metres tall. The pyramid features a square plinth that supports a rusticated base with a cyma reversa frieze, and the overall design is a rusticated pyramid. This structure is depicted on an estate map from 1727. At the time of the last survey, it was noted to be in a derelict condition. The site is also included in the Register of Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England, specifically for North Yorkshire: Castle Howard, where it holds Grade I status.

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