Landscape record 1218501000 - Gardens at Old Rectory

Summary

Nineteenth century gardens at the Old Rectory

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  • None recorded

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Type and Period (3)

  • WATER MEADOW (earlier than 1883, 19th Century to 21st Century - 1800 AD? to 2099 AD)
  • FORMAL GARDEN? (earlier than 1883, 19th Century to 21st Century - 1800 AD? to 2099 AD)
  • WOODLAND GARDEN (earlier than 1883, 19th Century to 21st Century - 1800 AD? to 2099 AD?)

Description

The first edition 6" OS map shows a wooded garden with possible avenue along main road which borders property. Extensive water courses on south side joining Misbourne (not actually in garden). Recent AP's show garden with terrace to the east and south, there is possible evidence for formal planting? Garden now appears to have taken in water meadows (B2).

Sources (1)

  • <2>SBC19002 Unpublished document: Buckinghamshire County Museum Archaeological Service. 1998. Historic Parks and Gardens Register Review.

Location

Grid reference TQ 0355 8730 (point)
Civil Parish DENHAM, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Jan 11 2008 5:20PM

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