Terrace gardens, Castle Ashby Park, Castle Ashby - West Northamptonshire (UA)
Terraced gardens, 1864, to north and east of Castle Ashby House. Designed by WB Thomas with decorated Blashfield terracotta balustrading and other features. Balustrade in very poor state and has largely been dismantled or lost. Large sections of replacement with Jesmonite artificial replica. End bastion section and fountains still intact. Condition survey and structural investigation have been undertaken to inform management actions. LBC application ongoing to regularise and continue Jesmonite replacement while conserving surviving terracotta where possible.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- TERRACE GARDENS
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1189676
- Local Planning Authority:
- West Northamptonshire (UA)
- Site Type:
- Gardens parks and urban spaces > Garden building
Location
- Building Name:
- Terrace gardens
- Locality:
- Castle Ashby Park
- Unitary Authority:
- West Northamptonshire (UA)
- Parish:
- Castle Ashby
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- South Northamptonshire
- Region:
- Midlands
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Very bad
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- A
- Ownership:
- Private
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II*, RPG grade I, part in CA
Contact Details
Dale Dishon 07889 808148