The Pyramid and Surrounding Piers
THE PYRAMID AND SURROUNDING PIERS, ST ANNE'S HILL
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1148971
- Date first listed:
- 25-Jan-1954
- List Entry Name:
- The Pyramid and Surrounding Piers
- Statutory Address:
- THE PYRAMID AND SURROUNDING PIERS, ST ANNE'S HILL
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1148971
- Date first listed:
- 25-Jan-1954
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 22-Jun-1987
- List Entry Name:
- The Pyramid and Surrounding Piers
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE PYRAMID AND SURROUNDING PIERS, ST ANNE'S HILL
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE PYRAMID AND SURROUNDING PIERS, ST ANNE'S HILL
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- North Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Henderskelfe
- National Grid Reference:
- SE 71920 69191
Details
HENDERSKELFE ST ANNE'S HILL SE 7169 Castle Howard 12/54 The Pyramid and surrounding piers 25.1.54 (formerly listed as the Pyramid on St Anne's Hill) GV I Pyramid and surrounding piers. 1728. By Nicholas Hawksmoor for Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle, in memory of his ancestor Lord William Howard, the Elizabethan founder of the Carlisle branch of the Howard family. Limestone. Central pyramid with angled pairs of piers approximately 20 metres from each corner. Pyramid, with sides of approximately 9 metres stands on low podium with some vermiculated rustication. Piers each have square base on plinth, with hollow columns pierced by oval apertures which break a lateral band, surmounted by stepped capital. Interior of Pyramid contains a large bust of Lord William Howard. Howard G, Castle Howard Guidebook, 1972. Hussey C, English Gardens and Landscapes 1700-1750, 1967. HBMC, Register of Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England, Part 32, North Yorkshire: Castle Howard, Grade I.
Listing NGR: SE7192069191
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 329010
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Howard, G, Castle Howard Guidebook, (1972)
Hussey, C, English Gardens and Landscapes 1700-1750, (1967)
Other
Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 32 North Yorkshire,
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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