Church
Charles Paget Wade (Shortlands 1883 - Evesham 1956)
Category
Models
Date
1900 - 1906
Materials
Wood, paper and glass.
Measurements
387 x 780 x 370 mm
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1339194
Summary
Model village church, made from wood and painted. Extension on one end, narrower than main section with lower pitched roof. Low, stepped bell tower at other end with ached opening through. Steep, high pitched roofs covered with stiffened paper with rough surface. Main section has a Porch with arched entrance and its own pitched roof. Beside that, a glazed window, and further along, a smaller, mullioned window also glazed with painted glazing bars, both with hood mouldings. Between them, a small, blind Norman arch aperture and a buttress. Tower gable end has two high buttresses. Other side, and side walls of extension have no features except one buttress on front of extension. Three section, mullioned window with hood moulding in gable end of extension. Front walls painted brick effect with painted lead nailed along the base. Number ‘3’ painted in red on the inside of roof. Made by Charles Paget Wade for the Model Village (Wolf's Cove).
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.
Makers and roles
Charles Paget Wade (Shortlands 1883 - Evesham 1956)