Description

SK 24 SW PARISH OF OSMASTON OFF LIME AVENUE
5/71 (South Side)
Terracing, steps,
balustrades and foot-
bridge to gardens of
Osmaston Manor
GV II

Terracing, steps, balustrades and footbridge, the remains of the formal gardens to
the demolished Osmaston Manor. Late 1840s by Stevens of Derby. Rock faced limestone
and sandstone ashlar. Footbridge over drive at north east corner has broad segmental
arch with voussoirs, impost blocks and keystone. Four bay balustrades above, each
bay with four plain round arches. Steps up at south end, piers with obelisks. Two
sides of courtyard wall to south, attached to rubblestone walls with remains of copings
and balustrades, forming two terraces down the hillside and overlooking the lake.
Balustraded tower - like projection at east corner. Flights of stone steps at each
end and in the middle. Main central flight of steps divides in two and has remains
of stone balustrade. Round-arched alcove beneath. Lower flight descends to stylised
quatrefoil pond.

Listing NGR: SK2027542725

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26452302

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Recommended Books

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  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Liverpool: Pevsner City Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  Period property manual, victorian house manual 2 books collection set by ian rock
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)