Summary
The site of an 19th century altar located on 'Duck Island', the southernmost island on the Alder River. It was erected by the French King, Louis XVIII, in gratitude for the hospitality his family had enjoyed at Gosfield Hall and moved here in 1825. The altar disappeared from the island in 1842.
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Monument Types
- ALTAR (Early 19th C to Mid 19th C - 1822 AD to 1842 AD)
Description
'Duck Island', the southernmost island on the Alder River, was once the site of an Antique altar erected by the French King, Louis XVIII, in gratitude for the hospitality his family had enjoyed at Gosfield Hall in Essex during their years in exile. It had been moved here from Gosfield by the 1st Duke in 1825. The altar disappeared from the island in 1842. Two rustic bridges once permitted closer inspection of this monument. [1]
References
- SZM53979 - Report: Hazel Riley. 2001. Stowe Park, Stowe, Site Gazetteer (English Heritage). AI/21/2001. [Mapped feature: #69608 Point Location, ]
- SZM57353 - Monograph: 1997. Stowe Landscape Gardens Guidebook.
- SZM57410 - Monograph: Bevington M.. 1994. Stowe - The Gardens and the Park.
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Other Statuses and References
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Associated Events
- ENA2641 - Field Survey, Stowe Guide Book, Stowe Landscape Gardens
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