Tunnel Approximately 20 Metres West of the Octagon, With Flanking Wall Attached to South
TUNNEL APPROXIMATELY 20 METRES WEST OF THE OCTAGON, WITH FLANKING WALL ATTACHED TO SOUTH
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1150610
- Date first listed:
- 11-Jun-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Tunnel Approximately 20 Metres West of the Octagon, With Flanking Wall Attached to South
- Statutory Address:
- TUNNEL APPROXIMATELY 20 METRES WEST OF THE OCTAGON, WITH FLANKING WALL ATTACHED TO SOUTH
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1150610
- Date first listed:
- 11-Jun-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Tunnel Approximately 20 Metres West of the Octagon, With Flanking Wall Attached to South
- Statutory Address 1:
- TUNNEL APPROXIMATELY 20 METRES WEST OF THE OCTAGON, WITH FLANKING WALL ATTACHED TO SOUTH
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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:
- TUNNEL APPROXIMATELY 20 METRES WEST OF THE OCTAGON, WITH FLANKING WALL ATTACHED TO SOUTH
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- North Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Lindrick with Studley Royal and Fountains
- National Grid Reference:
- SE2805468970
Details
SE 2868
9/73
LINDRICK WITH STUDLEY ROYAL AND FOUNTAINS
STUDLEY PARK,
Tunnel approximately 20 metres west of The Octagon Tower, with flanking wall attached to south end, left
GV
II
Tunnel. c1730. Probably by Robert Doe for John Aislabie. Partly rock-
cut, built up with dressed tufa and limestone blocks in a rustic style.
Approximately 50 metres long, the floor rises steeply and curves to face
east at the uphill end, close to the Octagon Tower (qv). South facade:
round-arched tunnel mouth with massive voussoirs and keystone. Wall
attached to left, approximately 1.5 metres high and 3 metres long, with
narrow round arch opening onto a terrace walk and viewpoint. North facade:
similar to south, but voussoirs and keystone almost monolithic. Interior:
the tunnel lining is pierced by narrow arched recesses, 3 on each side and
each approximately 2 metres high; possibly recesses for statues or
torcheres. Forms a group with the Octagon Tower and Mr Aislabie's Kitchen
(qv).
Listing NGR: SE2805468970
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 331077
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
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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