More information : (SE 48210612 - sited from HHR map)
II Summer House
Bilham
Mid to late C.18, reputedly built as an additional garden
building for Brodsworth Hall. A careful design suggesting
the work of a good architect. Rubble, chamfered ashlar in-and-out
quoins and basement of chamfered rusticated ashlar. 2 storey
centre, first floor band, single storey wings. No roof, moulded
cornice, parapet with moulded coping. 3 segmentally arched
basement panels, those to sides containing square windows, in
centre round-headed window. Ground floor has central window
with rusticated surround and raised keystones, window to each
wing with semi-circular panel above. Interior has semi-circular
entrance hall, circular central hall with niches. (1)
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