Cof Cymru: National Historic Assets of Wales · Wales
Well Head at Soughton Hall
Northop, Flintshire, Wales
The record
- Designation
- Listed building, Grade II
- Broad class
- Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
- Date of designation
- 15 August 2001
- Locality
- Soughton Hall
- Town
- Mold
- Community
- Northop
- Unitary authority
- Flintshire
- Country
- Wales
- Coordinates
- 53.19774, -3.12672
- Cadw reference
- 25684
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Shown on 5 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1795 "To Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn Bart ... the map of the six counties of North Wales is most humbly inscribed by his obedient humble servant" (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales).
Cadw's description
Location
Located in the centre of the front garden and bound by the garden walls. Close to the main entrance of the house.
History
Soughton Hall was first built c1727 for the Conway family and was in Baroque style. It was fitted out after 1732 for the Rev John Wynne, Bishop of St Asaph (1714-1727) and subsequently Bath & Wells. His daughter married Henry Bankes of Kingston Lacy, Dorset, and the hall remained in the ownership of the Bankes family until the 1980s (it is now a hotel). The house was remodelled several times in the C19, including major work in the 1820s by William John Bankes and the architect, Sir Charles Barry. In 1868, Soughton Hall was extensively remodelled by John Douglas, architect of Chester, for John Scott Bankes.
Venetian-style well head, probably C18 and contemporary with the garden forecourt walls, piers and gates.
Exterior
Circular well head in classical style, of pale freestone with 8 scrolled brackets supporting a projecting octagonal cap or lip with beading to edge. Between the brackets are urns in low relief bearing flowers, or supporting lions or birds. Beading to bottom edge. The well head stands on an octagonal grey stone plinth, with a similar moulded capstone.
Reason for designation
Listed for group value with Soughton Hall, garden walls and associated items.
Nearby in the register
- Soughton HallDomesticunder 1 mi
- Garden Walls, Corner Turrets, Gates and Gate Piers at Soughton HallDomesticunder 1 mi
- Game Larder to W of Soughton HallDomesticunder 1 mi
- Stable Block at Soughton HallDomesticunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.