The Pavilion - Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, UK
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Dragontree
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This gorgeous, garden building lies in Wrest Park.
Waymark Code: WM9CJ7
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/01/2010
Views: 7
Also known as 'The Banqueting House' this garden feature is a Grade I Listed building, listed on 10th January 1985.
Thomas Archer built the Pavilion and therefore it is sometimes called 'Archer's Pavilion' as well. It was built between 1709-11 in red brick and has been colourwashed in parts. It is completed in the Baroque style.
This iconic building can be seen at the end of the Long Lake and equally gives an excellent view of Wrest Park mansion from its own doorway.
Outside the Pavilion stands a statue of King William III.
The Pavilion is a remarkable structure with winding, narrow staircases and hidden rooms. The lower floor would have originally been used for the cooks to prepare meals as the De Grey family had their hunting parties here. The upper floor has bedrooms where guests could sleep. The interior has some great triomphe l'oeil paintwork.
Style: Baroque
Type of building (structure): Baroque garden and garden architecture
Date of origin:: 1709
Architect(s): Thomas Archer
Web site of the object (if exists): [Web Link]
Address:
Wrest Park
Silsoe
Bedfordshire
MK45 4HR
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