Description

PARISH OF CHATSWORTH CHATSWORTH GARDENS
SK 2670
6/71
Summer House, Known as
Luttrell's Seat
II
Summer House. 1839, probably by Paxton & Robertson. Saracenic
style. Sandstone ashlar and Aberdeen granite. Roof hidden
behind parapet. Rectangular plan. South elevation has a
two-bay open arcade of horseshoe arches, on a polished granite
column and a carved capital from Palermo. Decorative
geometrical patterns to the pilasters and incised decorative
work around the arches. Overhanging roof on moulded stone
brackets with incised decoration on the underside of the eaves.
Parapet with stepped triangular motifs. The side and rear walls
have no openings. The interior has similar blind arches to
sides and two to rear, on colonnettes. Continuous moulded sill
band. Incised decoration around the arches. Bench on moulded
brackets. Text from Virgil on the wall, dated 1839. The
Gardens and Park are included on the Gardens Register at Grade
I.

Listing NGR: SK2637670193

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26639248

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