Wollaton Park, in Nottingham, contains many listed buildings and structures, not forgetting Wollaton Hall itself!
The fountain and pond at Wollaton Park is a circular sandstone structure, likely dating back to the late 16th or late 17th century.
Terrace Wall, Balustrade and Steps.
Separating the upper lawn and lower levels of the garden is a grade II listed terrace wall, balustrade and steps, dating back to the 17th century.
A late 18th-century Grade II listed structure with reused Roman columns and unique 16th-century plaster reliefs
Built between 1800 and 1823, the ashlar stone gazebo is a single-story structure, now providing access from the Hall to the Stable Block. It is thought that the original purpose was to conceal a water tank supplying the Lion fountain below, which faces the Stable Block. There are suggestions that it was also used as a Game Larder.
Beeston Lodge, built in 1832 as a defensive gatehouse for Wollaton Hall following the Nottingham Reform riots, features a heavy Gothick “martello-type” design with round towers, battlements, and slit windows for potential defense.
Lake and Garden Ha-Ha
Two sunken brick walls that create (deer) barriers between a formal garden and parkland.
The extensive stable and service block, now home to offices, shop, cafe and museum, dates from 1743.
The gateway to Wollaton Park features a pair of crested wrought-iron gates dating back to 1790, crafted by William Stretton.
An early 19th-century brick lodge has a mid-20th-century addition and a Westmorland slate hipped roof.
An early 19th-century lodge, with a later two-storey addition, is built of red brick with brick detailing and a hipped slate roof.
Park Wall (multiple listings)
It is claimed it took 7 apprentices and 7 tradesmen, 7 years to build the 7ft tall wall. Not seen in Siberechts’ painting of 1697, but shown in Jan Grifter’s painting from around 1720.
Mounting Block (Horse)
The mounting blocks were used to make it easier for people to get onto their horses, which were housed in the Stable block.
There are also listed buildings and structures in the Walled Garden.
See also: War Memorial.
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