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SK 38/3925 PARISH OF MELBOURNE CHURCH CLOSE
6/86 (East Side)
10.11.67 Vase and Pedestal to North
West of the Four Seasons
Vase in Melbourne Hall
Gardens
I
Vase and pedestal. c1704 pedestal by Devigne and late C18 urn.
Erected as part of a French style garden designed by Royal
Gardeners to Queen Anne, London and Wise, for Thomas Coke of
Melbourne Hall. Stone. Cylindrical pedestal on plain circular
plinth has acanthus leaf decoration on base and moulded cornice.
The sides are decorated with carved swags and baroque panels
with initials 'TDC' inscribed in them, flanked by putti. Vase
above is late C18 and has laurel leaf decoration on the base of
the bowl and a Vitruvian scroll to the top. The lip is
decorated in a Greek Key pattern and the lid has acanthus leaf
carving. Included in the Derbyshire Historic Gardens Register
at Grade I. See item 6/63 for sources. '
Listing NGR: SK3913624812
Legacy
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Legacy System number:
83070
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Sources
Books and journals Anthony, J, Gardens of Britain, (1979) Green, D, Gardener to Queen Anne, (1956) Hussey, C, English Gardens and Landscapes 1700-1750, (1967) Kerr, V , Melbourne Hall Gardens, (1984) Pevsner, N, Williamson, E, The Buildings of England: Derbyshire, (1978) 'Country Life' in 7 April, (1928), 492 'Country Life' in 23 September, (1899), 368 'Country Life' in 14 April, (1928), 526Other Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 10 Derbyshire,
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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