Landscape record 0016304000 - Hitcham Park

Summary

Remnants of formal seventeenth century parklands and gardens at Hitcham Park

Protected Status/Designation

  • Planning Notification Area: Remains of 17th century formal gardens and park at Hitcham Park

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Type and Period (2)

  • FORMAL GARDEN (17th Century to 19th Century - 1600 AD to 1899 AD?)
  • PARK (17th Century to Modern - 1600 AD to 1999 AD)

Description

Remnants of formal 17th century gardens and parkland associated with Hitcham Manor House (now demolished; new house built on site called Blythewood House, since reverted to former name). Park layout significantly altered in 19th century, axial avenues, formal walled gardens, ornamental ponds and two ornamental 'moats' in woodland to the north (B12).

Sources (2)

  • <12>SBC19002 Unpublished document: Buckinghamshire County Museum Archaeological Service. 1998. Historic Parks and Gardens Register Review.
  • <13>SBC10010 Map: O.S. 6 INCH (1:10560) MAP 1ST EDITION (1876/83).

Location

Grid reference Centred SU 9210 8284 (493m by 638m)
Civil Parish BURNHAM, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Jul 27 2023 2:18AM

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