Series of Herms and Altars laid out in a Y to the east of the Ring Pond
Series of Herms and Altars laid out in a Y to the east of the Ring Pond
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1334743
- Date first listed:
- 19-Jun-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Series of Herms and Altars laid out in a Y to the east of the Ring Pond
- Statutory Address:
- Series of Herms and Altars laid out in a Y to the east of the Ring Pond
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1334743
- Date first listed:
- 19-Jun-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Series of Herms and Altars laid out in a Y to the east of the Ring Pond
- Statutory Address 1:
- Series of Herms and Altars laid out in a Y to the east of the Ring Pond
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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:
- Series of Herms and Altars laid out in a Y to the east of the Ring Pond
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Derbyshire
- District:
- Derbyshire Dales (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Chatsworth
- National Park:
- Peak District
- National Grid Reference:
- SK 26169 69906
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 5 May 2022 to update text and reformat to current standards
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PARISH OF CHATSWORTH
CHATSWORTH GARDENS
Series of Herms and Altars laid out in a Y to the east of the Ring Pond
GV
I
Twelve Herms and twelve altars. c1730 probably by William Kent and originally adorning his exedra at Chiswick Villa. Ashlar. The altars are small rectangular chests about two foot high and on feet, with bold relief decoration to front and sides. Five male Herms on plain tapering piers with moulded bases and Greek inscriptions. Five female Herms with panelled tapering piers with acanthus and ribbon decoration. One male faun on a similar pier and one male fawn on a plain panelled pier.
The Gardens and Park are included on the Gardens Register at Grade I.
Listing NGR: SK2616969906
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 81640
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Other
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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