Warwickshire
ASTLEY SP 333 909
Arbury Hall Round Towers
The North Lodge entrance to Arbury Hall was built for Sir Roger Newdigate in about 1782.
The North Lodge entrance to Arbury Hall was built for Sir Roger Newdigate in about 1782.
BADDESLEY CLINTON SP 199 714
Donkey House
The building known as the Donkey House was used for peacocks in the 19th century.
The building known as the Donkey House was used for peacocks in the 19th century.
BADDESLEY CLINTON SP 199 714
Rustic summerhouse
CHARLECOTE SP 259 564
Shepherd and Shepherdess
The almost life-size lead statues of a Shepherd and Shepherdess were made by Edward Hurst for George Lucy in 1718.
The almost life-size lead statues of a Shepherd and Shepherdess were made by Edward Hurst for George Lucy in 1718.
CHARLECOTE SP 259 564
Gatehouse
The gatehouse to Charlecote Park was built in about 1500.
The wrought-iron gates and overthrow were made in 1722 by T Parris.
The gatehouse to Charlecote Park was built in about 1500.
The wrought-iron gates and overthrow were made in 1722 by T Parris.
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CHARLECOTE SP 259 564
Charlecote Park Orangery
The orangery at Charlecote Park was built in 1857 and probably designed by John Gibson.
The orangery at Charlecote Park was built in 1857 and probably designed by John Gibson.
CHARLECOTE SP 259 562
Bridge
The bridge over the River Dene was designed by John Gibson of Westminster in about 1867.
The bridge over the River Dene was designed by John Gibson of Westminster in about 1867.
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Granny's Summerhouse
The rustic summerhouse at Charlecote Park was built in the mid 19th century for Mary Elizabeth Lucy's children. It was inspired by a visit to Plas Newydd, Llangollen, Wales, by Elizabeth when she was a child.
The rustic summerhouse at Charlecote Park was built in the mid 19th century for Mary Elizabeth Lucy's children. It was inspired by a visit to Plas Newydd, Llangollen, Wales, by Elizabeth when she was a child.
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EDGBASTON
The Fountain
The Fountain that has now been demolished stood at the junction of Hagley Road and Sandon Road in Edgbaston.
It was probably erected by the Birmingham Water Committee when the nearby Hagley Road reservoir was built in 1862.
The Fountain that has now been demolished stood at the junction of Hagley Road and Sandon Road in Edgbaston.
It was probably erected by the Birmingham Water Committee when the nearby Hagley Road reservoir was built in 1862.
KINWARTON SP 105 584
Dovecote
The dovecote at Kinwarton probably dates from the 17th century.
It has over 580 nesting holes in 17 tiers.
The dovecote at Kinwarton probably dates from the 17th century.
It has over 580 nesting holes in 17 tiers.
LAPWORTH SP 173 727
Packwood House Bee Boles
One of the mid 17th century terrace walls at Packwood House has 30 bee bole niches on the south side.
One of the mid 17th century terrace walls at Packwood House has 30 bee bole niches on the south side.
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Packwood House Gazebos
Three of the four gazebos at Packwood House were probably built in the mid 17th century for John Featherston, a lawyer. Although it is said that he may also have been responsible for the Yew Garden, the 'Sermon on the Mount', it is more likely to have been a mid-Victorian re-creation of a Mannerist garden. |
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LAPWORTH
Plunge Pool
The plunge pool at Packwood House was probably built for John Featherston in about 1680.
The plunge pool at Packwood House was probably built for John Featherston in about 1680.
RADWAY SP 370 470
The Round Tower
Though known as The Round Tower, it is in fact octagonal. It was Sanderson Miller's first serious commission and was started in 1742 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Edgehill and opened in 1750. Sanderson Miller went on to develop the style of ruined castles that were replicated throughout the country.
Though known as The Round Tower, it is in fact octagonal. It was Sanderson Miller's first serious commission and was started in 1742 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Edgehill and opened in 1750. Sanderson Miller went on to develop the style of ruined castles that were replicated throughout the country.
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ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA SP 320 656
Jephson Temple
The Jephson Temple was designed by Daniel Goodman Squirehill, a Leamington Spa architect, in 1849. Inside is a 7 feet tall statue of Dr Henry Jephson by Pater Hollins of Birmingham.
The obelisk was erected in 1875 as a memorial to Edward Willes.
The Jephson Temple was designed by Daniel Goodman Squirehill, a Leamington Spa architect, in 1849. Inside is a 7 feet tall statue of Dr Henry Jephson by Pater Hollins of Birmingham.
The obelisk was erected in 1875 as a memorial to Edward Willes.
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON SP 199 549
The American Drinking Fountain
The Gothic style American Drinking Fountain is on the site of the medieval market cross and was designed by Jethro A. Cossins of Birmingham.
It was presented to Stratford-upon-Avon by Mr George W. Childs of Philadelphia in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria and William Shakespeare and was dedicated by the actor Henry Irving.
The Gothic style American Drinking Fountain is on the site of the medieval market cross and was designed by Jethro A. Cossins of Birmingham.
It was presented to Stratford-upon-Avon by Mr George W. Childs of Philadelphia in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria and William Shakespeare and was dedicated by the actor Henry Irving.