Building record MLI94563 - The Park, Donington

Summary

Early 18th century house, altered and refronted c.1815.

Type and Period (1)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1700 AD to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

Early 18th century house, altered and refronted c.1815. Built of lined stucco, and features a hipped Collyweston slate roof with lead dressings, deeply overhanging eaves, and an axial rendered ridge stack. Laid to a T-shaped plan with a rear service range, and of two storeys plus cellar. Features a five bay front with plinth, first floor band, and an advanced central bay. The central six-panel door has a lions head door knocker, panelled side panels, and traceried petaloid fanlight. The doorway sits within a fluted Doric portico with columns in antis, flanked by pairs of tall glazing bar sashes with contemporary louvred shutters. The house was built for the Gleed family, whose early 19th century monuments appear in the church. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate entry in the National Heritage List for England. {1}{2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1988. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 2/33.
  •  Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1309014.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TF 20324 35661 (23m by 29m) Surveyed
Civil Parish DONINGTON, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Record last edited

Oct 2 2024 2:05PM

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