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Listed Building record MDR24905 - Shelter or Pavillion, Arboretum, Derby

Type and Period (1)

  • (Victorian to 21st Century - 1850 AD? to 2050 AD)

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Shelter or pavillion, Arboretum, Derby, built c1850. From the National Heritage List for England: 'DERBY SK 3535 ARBORETUM 893/6/10081 (East side) 28-NOV-00 Shelter to North of the Entrance Lodge to Derby Arboretum GV II Shelter or garden pavilion. c1850, probably designed by Henry Duesbury of Derby. Red brick with painted ashlar dressings. Single storey. Plain ashlar plinth and moulded ashlar cornice with brackets. Western front has broad segmental arch with keystone supported on square stone columns with decorative capitals and moulded bases. Either side single similar round headed arches with low panelled walls and tall spear railings. Parapet topped with ashlar cartouche and shield. Derby Arboretum was laid out 1839-40 by J C Loudon, and extended 1845. It was the first park to be specifically designed for and owned by the public as a direct result of the Movement for Public Walks. This Arboretum is included on the Gardens Register at grade II*. Listing NGR: SK3557435110.' (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/1271145?section=official-list-entry.

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Location

Grid reference SK 35574 35110 (point)
Civil Parish DERBY, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2026 4:55PM

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