Listed Building record MDR823 - Summerhouse in the grounds of The Mansion, Ashbourne
Type and Period (1)
- SUMMERHOUSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Full Description
Summer House built in grounds of Mansion House, in the mid 18th century, in a Roman Doric style from freestone façade with a brick body. It is a miniature temple of 3 open arched bays divided by pilasters with moulded caps supporting a dentilled pediment. Frequently used by Dr Johnson (vide Boswell).
Nos 38, 40 and 72, together with Pegg's Almshouses, Owlfield's Almshouses, The Mansion, the Summerhouse and the cobbled pavements form a group with the parish Church of St Oswald and the churchyard gate piers, gates and walls. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. List entry number 1109549.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 1776 4649 (6m by 6m) Centre |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR2846
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Record last edited
Nov 6 2023 12:01PM