3 Obelisks Within the Gardens of Edgemoor (Edgemoor Not Included)
3 OBELISKS WITHIN THE GARDENS OF EDGEMOOR (EDGEMOOR NOT INCLUDED), BISHOPS LANE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1259416
- Date first listed:
- 31-Jan-1997
- List Entry Name:
- 3 Obelisks Within the Gardens of Edgemoor (Edgemoor Not Included)
- Statutory Address:
- 3 OBELISKS WITHIN THE GARDENS OF EDGEMOOR (EDGEMOOR NOT INCLUDED), BISHOPS LANE
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1259416
- Date first listed:
- 31-Jan-1997
- List Entry Name:
- 3 Obelisks Within the Gardens of Edgemoor (Edgemoor Not Included)
- Statutory Address 1:
- 3 OBELISKS WITHIN THE GARDENS OF EDGEMOOR (EDGEMOOR NOT INCLUDED), BISHOPS LANE
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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:
- 3 OBELISKS WITHIN THE GARDENS OF EDGEMOOR (EDGEMOOR NOT INCLUDED), BISHOPS LANE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Derbyshire
- District:
- High Peak (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SK 03548 73512
Details
BUXTON
SK07SW BISHOP'S LANE, Burbage 616-1/1/89 (West side) 3 obelisks within the gardens of Edgemoor (Edgemoor not included)
II
Three obelisks. One is to South West of the lake, one to the field behind and one is to rear of the house. c1788 designed to hold 3 lamps to light John Carr's Crescent and originally situated at the foot of The Slopes. The lamps were replaced C19 and the obelisks moved in 1818. Limestone. Tapering octagonal shaft with moulded spreading base upon octagonal square cut plinth with 3 recessed panels. The squared stone base to ground has chamfered corners. Approximately 4m high. (Hall I: Georgian Buxton: Chapel-en-le-Frith: 1984-: 25).
Listing NGR: SK0354873512
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 462920
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Hall, I, Georgian Buxton, (1984), 25
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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