Description

SK 24 SW PARISH OF OSMASTON OFF LIME AVENUE
5/71 (South Side)
Terracing, steps,
balustrades and foot-
bridge to gardens of
Osmaston Manor
GV II

Terracing, steps, balustrades and footbridge, the remains of the formal gardens to
the demolished Osmaston Manor. Late 1840s by Stevens of Derby. Rock faced limestone
and sandstone ashlar. Footbridge over drive at north east corner has broad segmental
arch with voussoirs, impost blocks and keystone. Four bay balustrades above, each
bay with four plain round arches. Steps up at south end, piers with obelisks. Two
sides of courtyard wall to south, attached to rubblestone walls with remains of copings
and balustrades, forming two terraces down the hillside and overlooking the lake.
Balustraded tower - like projection at east corner. Flights of stone steps at each
end and in the middle. Main central flight of steps divides in two and has remains
of stone balustrade. Round-arched alcove beneath. Lower flight descends to stylised
quatrefoil pond.

Listing NGR: SK2027542725

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26452302

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Recommended Books

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  Lancashire: Liverpool and the South-West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Nottinghamshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Liverpool: Pevsner City Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  Pioneers of Modern Design: From William Morris to Walter Gropius (Penguin Art & Architecture)
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  Pevsner's Architectural Glossary (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)