Monument record MDR13544 - Flight of steps, Hardwick Park
Type and Period (1)
- GARDEN STEPS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A flight of sandstone steps down the steep scarp of the lower of the two terraces on the slope below the Old Hall seems to suggest a division between the park and a garden laid out on the terraces. Two date stones are set on either side of the top of the steps. One is 16?? and the other 1859. The steps are worn and people have carved their initials all over the stones. (1)
The flight of stairs appears at this location on the 3rd edition 25" OS map of the early 20th century. (2)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SDR19984 Unpublished document: Smith, L & Beamish, H (The National Trust). 1985. The National Trust Archaeological Survey: Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, East Midlands. p 33.
- <2> SDR20367 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1912-1921. OS County Series, 3rd edition (Second Revision), scale 1:2500 (25" to one mile).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 4600 6358 (22m by 28m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AULT HUCKNALL, BOLSOVER, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR3697
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Record last edited
Sep 1 2015 4:15PM