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Listed Building record MDR23666 - The Summer House, Kedleston Park, Kedleston

Type and Period (1)

  • (Georgian to 21st Century - 1775 AD? to 2050 AD)

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The Summer House, Kedleston Park, Kedleston, built c1775. From the National Heritage List for England: 'SK 34 SW PARISH OF KEDLESTON KEDLESTON PARK 3/47 13.2.67 The Summer House GV II* Summer House. c1775 probably by George Richardson. Sandstone ashlar with domed lead roof. Central urn finial. Hexagonal in plan with pilasters at the angles with upright leaf capitals and entablature with flower roundels. Urns with swags at the top. Blocking course. Semi-circle of four stone steps on the north side. Moulded sill band. Double doors to the north in moulded surround. Four glazing bar sashes on the other sides, with moulded surrounds. Blind rear wall. The interior is plastered and has a moulded cornice and dado rail. The Summer House was moved from a slightly different position in the 1920s. Listing NGR: SK3113540197.' (1)

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1109085.

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Location

Grid reference SK 31135 40197 (point)
Civil Parish KEDLESTON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 10 2023 6:48PM

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