Description

SP 14 SE EBRINGTON HIDCOTE BARTRIM

5/51 Two Gazebos and attached walls, railings and steps at Hidcote Manor Gardens

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Two gazebos. Early C20. Designed and decorated by Major Lawrence Johnston creator of Hidcote Manor garden. Squared limestone wall and steps lead up to terrace on which gazebos stand. Gazebo left has undecorated domed ceiling and two sets of double doors in opposition. The left hand door leads down a flight of 10 steps flanked a curving iron balustrade. Gazebo: Flemish bond brick with limestone slate roofs curving to point with ball finials on decorative square bases at top. Heavily moulded wooden eaves cornice. Each gazebo comprises a simple square plan. Single storey. Single C20, 2-light casement with leaded lights. Gazebo right has semi-circular step up to C20, glazed double doors in left wall with wood glazing bars in flat brick headed surround with decorative limestone keystone over. Interior: domed ceiling painted with 4 Chinese blue and white vases. Right wall with projecting ledge decorated with hand painted tiles, probably from France and the Low Countries, collected by Lawrence Johnston. National Trust property.

Listing NGR: SP1753742862

External Links

• Wikidata Q26380938

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