Landscape record 0194001000 - Old Rectory (formerly The Vicarage House)

Summary

Historical records of sixteenth century orchard and gardens, now trees, lawn and tennis court

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Type and Period (3)

  • ORCHARD (16th Century - 1500 AD to 1599 AD)
  • GARDEN (16th Century - 1500 AD to 1599 AD)
  • GARDEN (19th Century to 21st Century - 1847 AD to 2099 AD)

Description

Record in the 16th century of a garden and an orchard for the vicarage. Current building erected in 1847. Sheahan mentions it, '..the gardens attached to it are planted with choice shrubs and flowers.' Presently contains lawn, trees and a tennis court only. Same plan as modest grounds on the 1st edition 6" OS map. (B1+2)

Sources (2)

  • <1>SBC19002 Unpublished document: Buckinghamshire County Museum Archaeological Service. 1998. Historic Parks and Gardens Register Review.
  • <2>SBC10010 Map: O.S. 6 INCH (1:10560) MAP 1ST EDITION (1876/83).

Location

Grid reference SP 7428 1120 (point)
Civil Parish CUDDINGTON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Aug 9 2012 10:01AM

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