Queen Anne's Vase, Cliveden Estate

Record ID:  150457 / MNA129994
Record type:  Monument
Protected Status: Listed Building: Grade II
NT Property:  Cliveden Estate; London and South East
Civil Parish:  Taplow; South Bucks; Buckinghamshire
Grid Reference:  SU 9087 8564
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Summary

A large carved stone vase set at the west end of a garden vista.

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Monument Types

  • GARDEN ORNAMENT (Late 17th C to Early 18th C - 1700 AD to 1730 AD)

Description

A large covered stone vase on a stone pedestal set at the end of the vista from the Shell Fountain (150452). Vase decorated with swags and lions' masks. Inscription on the side of the pedestal "The Gift of Queen Anne to George Hamilton, Earl of Orkney". Probably in place about 1725.

References

  • SNA68508 - National Trust Report: WL Matthews. 1990. The National Trust Archaeological Survey, Cliveden.

  • SZM10043 - Article in serial: Anon. 1930. 5th November.

  • SZM10077 - Article in serial: Anon. 1986. 10th April.

  • SZM11 - Unpublished document: C Wall. 1984. Cliveden, An Account of the Development of the Grounds.

  • SZM1508 - Monograph: William Page. 1925. The Victoria History of the County of Buckingham. 3.

  • SZM2066 - Document: DOE. 1985. Schedule of Listed Buildings, South Buckinghamshire.

  • SZM3967 - Monograph: G Jackson Stops. 1982. Cliveden.

  • SZM5507 - Article in serial: Anon. 1977. 24th February.

  • SZM593 - Article in serial: Anon. 1931. 11th July.

  • SZM6539 - Article in serial: Anon. 1977. 3rd March.

  • SZM6906 - Article in serial: Anon. 1931. 18th July.

  • SZM8008 - Monograph: G Lipscombe. 1847. History & Antiquities of the County of Buckinghamshire. 3.

  • SZM8452 - Unpublished document: G S Thomas. 1984. Cliveden, An Account of the Development of the Grounds.

  • SZM8830 - Article in serial: Anon. 1912. 7th December.

  • SZM9809 - Article in serial: Anon. 1931. 8th August.

Designations

Other Statuses and References

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Associated Events

  • ENA9699 - Heritage Assessment, Archaeological survey of the Cliveden estate

Associated Finds

None Recorded

Related Records

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