Three flights of stairs into sunken garden immediately north of Montacute House is a Grade II listed building in the Somerset local planning authority area, England. First listed on 27 October 1987. Garden stairs.

Three flights of stairs into sunken garden immediately north of Montacute House

WRENN ID
tall-postern-elm
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Somerset
Country
England
Date first listed
27 October 1987
Type
Garden stairs
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

Three flights of stairs lead into a sunken garden immediately north of Montacute House. These garden stairs may date back partially to the 16th century but were remodeled in the 19th century. They are constructed from Ham stone ashlar. The east and west flights each have nine steps, while the north flight has seven steps, featuring unmoulded risers and treads. The side balustrades include plinths, turned balusters, and moulded copings, with square end piers topped with a variety of vase finials. The stairs are aligned with the axes of the pool and fountain nearby.

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  1. The north terrace, retaining wall and central steps, to Montacute House Grade II 86 m
  2. East patio, with steps and columns, to Montacute House Grade II 124 m
  3. Montacute House Grade I 126 m
  4. Walls, turrets and gateway to east forecourt of Montacute House Grade I 130 m
  5. North-east and south-east pavilions to east forecourt, Montacute House Grade I 155 m
  6. Walls enclosing south car park, about 150 m south of Montacute House Grade II 280 m
  7. Stone at Entrance to Gaundle Farm (Not Included on List) Grade II 296 m
  8. South-west gateway to Montacute House Grade II 346 m
  9. Montacute Cottage Grade II 348 m
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