Terrace Known as the Balcony Garden, including Balustrading and Pavilion, Barham - Mid Suffolk

Part of the extensive gardens at Shrubland Hall designed by Sir Charles Barry. Balustrading, seating recesses and pavilion atop retaining wall, enclosing three sides of the rectangular terrace extending below the west front of Shrubland Hall. The pavilion is positioned on the Hall's central axis and provides visual and physical access to the Grand Stairs. Decorative stonework has been severely eroded and the overall condition of the structures is deteriorating. Historic England is working with the Local Authority to devise a scheme of repair and discussions are ongoing.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Terrace Known as the Balcony Garden, including Balustrading and Pavilion

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1352051

Local Planning Authority:

Mid Suffolk

Site Type:

Gardens parks and urban spaces > Garden building

Location

Building Name:

Terrace Known as the Balcony Garden

County:

Suffolk

District / Borough:

Mid Suffolk

Parish:

Barham

Parliamentary Constituency:

Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

Region:

East of England

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

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