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TODDINGTON -
SP 03 SW
3/158 Terrace walls to south and west of
Toddington Manor GV II Terrace walls and balustrade, and steps. Probably early-mid C19, by
and for C. Hanbury-Tracy. Coursed, squared stone to wall, ashlar
to balustrade. Long 'L'-plan run, with large offset part way along
one leg. Retaining wall with balustrade over, moulded top and
bottom members, with quatrefoils in St Andrew's cross framing,
divided into bays with plain, vertical member, usually with an urn
above. To south of main part of house, flight of 10 stone steps
with nosings, ramped balustrade each side; large, plain
rectangular plinth each side at top, moulded edge to cap, carrying
statuary. Two bays of wall and balustrade to right, offset of 2 or
3 bays, with further run parallel to house. To left of steps, 2
bays, 2 bays to form corner, and further run of 2 bays parallel to
west face of house, ending in short offset with large urn. Two
bays beyond further steps, similar to first flight: 2 bays to
further offset with large urn and 2 bays of wall and balustrade:
photographs show a return towards house. Close access not
possible.
(C. Hussey, English Country Houses - late Georgian, 1800-1840,
1958)
Listing NGR: SP0354733249
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Legacy System number:
134944
Legacy System:
LBS
Sources
Books and journals Hussey, C, English Country Houses Late Georgian 1800 to 1840, (1958)Other Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 16 Gloucestershire,
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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