Belvedere, Swinithwaite Hall

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Historical Environment Record No:
MYD35811
Parish:
West Witton
OS Grid Reference:
SE032889
Dale:
Lower Wensleydale
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Description

Belvedere, Swinithwaite Hall MYD35811 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Belvedere, Swinithwaite Hall MYD35811 (c) YDNPA, 2023

An octagonal belvedere built in 1792 by John Foss of Richmond for the owner of Swinithwaite Hall, T J Anderson. Such buildings were intended as decorative features within a park landscape and as view points. This example is two storeys high. The upper storey has a parapet walkway giving access to a room decorated with Neo-classical plasterwork and with a cast iron fireplace. From here the estate owner and his guests could dine in comfort while enjoying panoramic views of Wensleydale.

Source:

Hatcher, Jane (1990) Richmondshire Architecture. Richmond: C J Hatcher

Dennison, E (2004) ‘An Historical Landscape Survey: The Swinithwaite Estate, West Witton’ in White, R F & Wilson, P R (eds) (2004) Archaeology and Historic Landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales. Yorkshire Archaeological Society Occasional Paper No 2 pp25-37

Location

Site lies close to road on north side of A684 about 3/4 mile west of Swinithwaite. No public access. View from roadside.

Public Transport Details

Nearest town/village: Swinithwaite. Call Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 to plan your journey. After the welcome message key in 885 for North Yorkshire information.

Accessibility

Viewable from roadside.