Gloucestershire with Bristol
BADMINTON ST 811 838
Hermit's Cell
The Hermit's Cell, also known as The Root House, is in the deer Park of Badminton House. It was designed by Thomas Wright of Durham for the Duke of Beaufort in about 1750.
A rustic seat at the rear has an inscription of nail heads, that reads;
''HERE LOUNGERS LOITER-HERE THE WEARY REST''.
The Hermit's Cell, also known as The Root House, is in the deer Park of Badminton House. It was designed by Thomas Wright of Durham for the Duke of Beaufort in about 1750.
A rustic seat at the rear has an inscription of nail heads, that reads;
''HERE LOUNGERS LOITER-HERE THE WEARY REST''.
BATSFORD SP 186 338
Batsford Lodge
The lodge to Batsford Park was designed by Sir Ernest George and possibly Harold Peto for Algernon Bertram Freeman, who had inherited the estate in 1886. In the 1860s, he had been a diplomat in Russia, China and Japan, and installed a teahouse in the arboretum at Batsford. In 1905, he became Lord Redesdale.
The lodge to Batsford Park was designed by Sir Ernest George and possibly Harold Peto for Algernon Bertram Freeman, who had inherited the estate in 1886. In the 1860s, he had been a diplomat in Russia, China and Japan, and installed a teahouse in the arboretum at Batsford. In 1905, he became Lord Redesdale.
BERKELEY
Crenellated cottage
Near to Berkeley Castle is a crenellated cottage.
Near to Berkeley Castle is a crenellated cottage.
BERKELEY
Jenner Hut
The rustic summerhouse in the garden of The Chantry was built by Rev Robert Ferryman for his friend Dr Edward Jenner in the late 18th century. In 1796, Jenner performed his first vaccination against smallpox in the hut and it was called the Temple of Vaccinia.
It was restored in 2011.
The rustic summerhouse in the garden of The Chantry was built by Rev Robert Ferryman for his friend Dr Edward Jenner in the late 18th century. In 1796, Jenner performed his first vaccination against smallpox in the hut and it was called the Temple of Vaccinia.
It was restored in 2011.
BERKELEY
Kennels
Near to Berkeley Castle are the kennels of the famous Berkeley Hunt.
Near to Berkeley Castle are the kennels of the famous Berkeley Hunt.
BERKELEY ST 685 989
Game Larder
There is a game larder at Berkeley Castle.
There is a game larder at Berkeley Castle.
BISLEY-WITH-LYPIATT SO 903 058
The Seven Springs
In 1863, the Rev Thomas Keble had a semi-circular stone structure built to provide a public water supply. It has five Gothic arched openings and two spouts on either end of the wall from which water emerges. Keble also started the tradition of well-dressings at the site.
In 1863, the Rev Thomas Keble had a semi-circular stone structure built to provide a public water supply. It has five Gothic arched openings and two spouts on either end of the wall from which water emerges. Keble also started the tradition of well-dressings at the site.
BRISTOL ST 579 729
Cabot's Tower
Cabot's Tower was designed by W.V.Grough and built in 1897-98 in honour of John Cabot, the Venetian, who sailed from Bristol for America in 1497.
The tower is 105 feet high and is in a public Park near the centre of Bristol.
Cabot's Tower was designed by W.V.Grough and built in 1897-98 in honour of John Cabot, the Venetian, who sailed from Bristol for America in 1497.
The tower is 105 feet high and is in a public Park near the centre of Bristol.
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BRISTOL
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Bristol High Cross replica
A copy of Bristol High Cross was erected on College Green in 1850 and eventually the top section was moved to Berkeley Square in Clifton. The original Bristol High Cross was erected as a Gothic feature in the landscape at; Stourhead, STOURTON WITH GASPER, Wiltshire. |
BRISTOL ST 565 732
Clifton Down Observatory
The Clifton Down Observatory, near the Suspension Bridge, was built by James Waters as a snuff mill but was damaged in 1777. In 1828, it was rented to the artist William West for his studio. A wooden balcony was added to the tower in 1835 and West also excavated an underground passage to Ghyston's Cave which was opened in 1837.
The Clifton Down Observatory, near the Suspension Bridge, was built by James Waters as a snuff mill but was damaged in 1777. In 1828, it was rented to the artist William West for his studio. A wooden balcony was added to the tower in 1835 and West also excavated an underground passage to Ghyston's Cave which was opened in 1837.
CHELTENHAM SO 955 234
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Pittville Park Bridge
Pittville was developed as a Regency estate from 1825 to 1842 for Joseph Pitt, a wealthy banker, lawyer, and MP for Crichlade. Pittville Park was designed by Richard Ware as the centrepiece, with a pump room and pleasure garden. John Forbes designed the bridge at the end of Pittville Lake. |
CHIPPING CAMPDEN SP 154 396
Campden Manor Gatehouse
The Jacobean gatehouse to Old Campden Manor was built in about 1613 for Sir Baptist Hicks and was repaired in about 1930.
The Jacobean gatehouse to Old Campden Manor was built in about 1613 for Sir Baptist Hicks and was repaired in about 1930.
CHIPPING CAMPDEN SP 155 393
East Banqueting Hall
The banqueting hall to the east of Old Campden Manor was built in a Flemish inspired baroque style for Sir Baptist Hicks between 1612 and 1627.
The banqueting hall to the east of Old Campden Manor was built in a Flemish inspired baroque style for Sir Baptist Hicks between 1612 and 1627.
CHIPPING CAMPDEN SP 155 393
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West Banqueting House
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CHIPPING CAMPDEN
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Carriage Splash
Wagons entering the town could pass through the wheel wash to remove mud. It could also be used to soak the wooden wheels to allow them to expand and tighten the spokes. It was restored in 2015. |
CHIPPING CAMPDEN SP 151 391
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Market Hall
The Market Hall at Chipping Campden was built for dairy produce and poultry in 1627 for Sir Baptist Hicks. |
CIRENCESTER SO 972 031
King Alfred's Hall
Following the advice of the poet Alexander Pope, Lord Bathurst designed King Alfred's Hall as a banqueting house in Oakley Wood, Cirencester Park. It was started in 1721 and completed in 1732 and is said to be the county's earliest mock-Gothic castle.
Following the advice of the poet Alexander Pope, Lord Bathurst designed King Alfred's Hall as a banqueting house in Oakley Wood, Cirencester Park. It was started in 1721 and completed in 1732 and is said to be the county's earliest mock-Gothic castle.
CIRENCESTER SO 999 023
Pope's Seat
Cirencester Park was laid out for Sir Allen Bathurst, a patron of Alexander Pope.Together they are said to have planned the avenues in the park from Pope's Seat.
Cirencester Park was laid out for Sir Allen Bathurst, a patron of Alexander Pope.Together they are said to have planned the avenues in the park from Pope's Seat.
CIRENCESTER SP 013 022
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Hexagon
Lord Bathurst designed the irregular Hexagon in about 1736. It appears on Rudder's plan of 1779 as being where six vistas met, and had views to the Horse Temple and Hartley's Temple, that are no longer there. |
DIDMARTON ST 810 871
Worcester Lodge
The entrance lodge to Badminton Park was designed by William Kent and built in 1746. There is a dining room above the archway.
The entrance lodge to Badminton Park was designed by William Kent and built in 1746. There is a dining room above the archway.
EBRINGTON SP 176 428
Hidcote Manor Pavilion
EBRINGTON SP 176 428
Hidcote Manor Summerhouse
HAWKSBURY ST 772 878
Somerset Monument
The Somerset Monument was erected in memory of General Lord Robert Edward Henry Somerset, who served with distinction at Waterloo in 1815. It was built by Lewis Vulliamy in 1846 and is about 100 feet tall.
The Somerset Monument was erected in memory of General Lord Robert Edward Henry Somerset, who served with distinction at Waterloo in 1815. It was built by Lewis Vulliamy in 1846 and is about 100 feet tall.
HENBURY
Blaise alcove
There is a small garden alcove at Blaise Castle House.
There is a small garden alcove at Blaise Castle House.
HENBURY ST 558 783
Blaise Castle
Blaise Castle, near Bristol, was built by Robert Mylne for Thomas Farr in 1766, at a cost of £3,000. It has three round towers and a circular core.
For other triangular castles see:
DUNCHIDEOCK, Devon.
ILFORD, Essex.
ARUNDEL, Sussex.
BROADWAY, Worcestershire.
Blaise Castle, near Bristol, was built by Robert Mylne for Thomas Farr in 1766, at a cost of £3,000. It has three round towers and a circular core.
For other triangular castles see:
DUNCHIDEOCK, Devon.
ILFORD, Essex.
ARUNDEL, Sussex.
BROADWAY, Worcestershire.
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HENBURY
Blaise Castle Grotto
Just below Blaise Castle, there is a small cave.
Just below Blaise Castle, there is a small cave.
HENBURY ST 559 789
Blaise Hamlet
In 1811, John Nash designed the nine picturesque cottages for the retired workers from the Blaise Castle Estate.
In 1811, John Nash designed the nine picturesque cottages for the retired workers from the Blaise Castle Estate.
LITTLE COMPTON
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SP 230 321The Four Shires Stone
The Four Shires Stone marked the boundaries of Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and Worcestershire. Only three counties now meet at the stone because the parish of Evenlode was transferred from Worcestershire to Gloucestershire in 1931. The ashlar limestone monument was described by Samuel Rudder in 1779 as, ''A handsome pedestal about 12 feet high with a dial on the top and an inscription to inform travellers that 'This is the Four Shire Stone'.'' It may have replaced earlier boundary stones on the site. See also Three Shires Stone at Marshfield, Wiltshire. |
MICKLETON SP 170 430
Kiftsgate Court Temple
The swimming Pool on the lower terrace at Kiftsgate was made in 1962 and the nearby colonnaded temple- like changing room was built in 1984.
The swimming Pool on the lower terrace at Kiftsgate was made in 1962 and the nearby colonnaded temple- like changing room was built in 1984.
NORTH NIBLEY ST 742 956
Tyndale Monument
The inscription reads:
ERECTED A.D. 1866
IN GRATEFUL REMEMBERANCE OF
WILLIAM TYNDALE
TRANSLATOR OF THE ENGLISH BIBLE WHO
FIRST CAUSED THE NEW TESTAMENT
TO BE PRINTED IN THE MOTHER TONGUE
OF HIS COUNTRYMEN
BORN NEAR THIS SPOT HE SUFFERED
MARTYRDOM AT VILVORDE IN
FLANDERS ON OCT 6TH 1536
The tower is by S.S. Teulon and is 111 feet high. It was opened by Lord Ducie and was visible from his new estate at Tortworth.
It can be climbed and the key is available from a house in the village.
The inscription reads:
ERECTED A.D. 1866
IN GRATEFUL REMEMBERANCE OF
WILLIAM TYNDALE
TRANSLATOR OF THE ENGLISH BIBLE WHO
FIRST CAUSED THE NEW TESTAMENT
TO BE PRINTED IN THE MOTHER TONGUE
OF HIS COUNTRYMEN
BORN NEAR THIS SPOT HE SUFFERED
MARTYRDOM AT VILVORDE IN
FLANDERS ON OCT 6TH 1536
The tower is by S.S. Teulon and is 111 feet high. It was opened by Lord Ducie and was visible from his new estate at Tortworth.
It can be climbed and the key is available from a house in the village.
PAINSWICK
Anniversary Maze
Celebrating both the Millennium and 250 years of the garden at Painswick, the maze was designed by a local person. It is unusual in that there are three separate destinations to reach.
Celebrating both the Millennium and 250 years of the garden at Painswick, the maze was designed by a local person. It is unusual in that there are three separate destinations to reach.
PAINSWICK SO 863 105
Eagle House
PAINSWICK SO 863 105
Exedra
The exedra at Painswick forms a centrepiece in the garden.
The exedra at Painswick forms a centrepiece in the garden.
PAINSWICK
Pyramid
The pyramid in the churchyard at Painswick is a gravestone for John Bryan and his family.
Other pyramid graves are at;
SHAROW, West Riding.
BRIGHTLING, Sussex.
BLICKLING, Norfolk.
NETHER WALLOP, Hampshire.
The pyramid in the churchyard at Painswick is a gravestone for John Bryan and his family.
Other pyramid graves are at;
SHAROW, West Riding.
BRIGHTLING, Sussex.
BLICKLING, Norfolk.
NETHER WALLOP, Hampshire.
PAINSWICK SO 863 103
The Pigeon House
The upper-storey of the mid 18th century Pigeon House was for pigeons and below was a garden room.
The octagonal shape has eight windows on the outside but inside it is circular with only four windows.
The upper-storey of the mid 18th century Pigeon House was for pigeons and below was a garden room.
The octagonal shape has eight windows on the outside but inside it is circular with only four windows.
PAINSWICK SO 862 105
Plunge Pool
The Plunge Pool at Painswick is part of the Rococo garden of the mid 18th century.
The Plunge Pool at Painswick is part of the Rococo garden of the mid 18th century.
PAINSWICK SO 864 106
The Red House
PAINSWICK SO 862 106
The Doric Seat
Originally a porch to the Pigeon House, the Doric Seat was probably moved to its present position in the 19th century.
Originally a porch to the Pigeon House, the Doric Seat was probably moved to its present position in the 19th century.
PAINSWICK SO 861 103
Temple
RODBOROUGH SO 849 041
Rodborough Fort
Rodborough Fort is a large sham castle built for Captain Hawker in 1761 as an eyecatcher on Rodborough Common, overlooking Stroud. At one time it was known as Fort George.
It was enlarged for Alexander Holcombe in 1868 and became his residence.
Rodborough Fort is a large sham castle built for Captain Hawker in 1761 as an eyecatcher on Rodborough Common, overlooking Stroud. At one time it was known as Fort George.
It was enlarged for Alexander Holcombe in 1868 and became his residence.
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SEZINCOTE SP 171 310
Sezincote House
Sezincote House and Orangery were designed in the Mogul/Hindu style by Samuel Pepys Cockerell, Thomas Daniell and Humphry Repton and was built from 1800 to 1805 for Sir Charles Cockerell.
Sezincote House and Orangery were designed in the Mogul/Hindu style by Samuel Pepys Cockerell, Thomas Daniell and Humphry Repton and was built from 1800 to 1805 for Sir Charles Cockerell.
Orangery
The Tent Room
The tent Room was originally the bedroom of Sir Charles Cockerell and was linked to the house by a curved passage behind iron trellis work.
The tent Room was originally the bedroom of Sir Charles Cockerell and was linked to the house by a curved passage behind iron trellis work.
Sezincote Stables
SEZINCOTE SP 172 310
Grotto
The Grotto at Sezincote House was built at the beginning of the 19th century by Thomas Daniell for Sir Charles Cockerell.
The Grotto at Sezincote House was built at the beginning of the 19th century by Thomas Daniell for Sir Charles Cockerell.
SEZINCOTE SP 172 310
Pavilion
SNOWSHILL SP 096 338
Dovecote
The dovecote at Snowshill Manor is probably early 17th century.
The dovecote at Snowshill Manor is probably early 17th century.
STANWAY SP 061 323
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Stanway House Gatehouse
The Gatehouse to Stanway House was built for Sir Richard Tracy in about 1630. It was possibly designed by Timothy Strong, a local stone mason from Little Barrington. |
STOWE-ON-THE-WOLD
Enoch's Tower
Enoch's Tower was built as a private museum of curiosities by local man Richard Enoch in 1848. By the end of the 19th century, it had been made into a house.
Enoch's Tower was built as a private museum of curiosities by local man Richard Enoch in 1848. By the end of the 19th century, it had been made into a house.
SUDELEY SP 030 276
Banqueting Hall
WESTBURY-ON-SEVERN
Summerhouse
The Summerhouse at Westbury Court Garden was built in 1702-4 and overlooks the T-shaped canal.
The Summerhouse at Westbury Court Garden was built in 1702-4 and overlooks the T-shaped canal.
WESTBURY-ON-SEVERN
Tall Pavilion
The two-storey Dutch-style pavilion at Westbury Court Garden was built in 1702-3 to view the 150 feet long canal and beyond.
The two-storey Dutch-style pavilion at Westbury Court Garden was built in 1702-3 to view the 150 feet long canal and beyond.