Landscape record 0655000000 - Water Croft (Memorial Centre, East Common)
Summary
Nineteenth century landscape at Water Croft
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (4)
- WALLED GARDEN (earlier than 1883, 19th Century to 21st Century - 1800 AD? to 2099 AD?)
- GARDEN (earlier than 1883, 19th Century to 21st Century - 1800 AD? to 2099 AD?)
- ORCHARD (earlier than 1883, 19th Century to 21st Century - 1800 AD? to 2099 AD?)
- PARK (earlier than 1883, 19th Century to 21st Century - 1800 AD? to 2099 AD?)
Description
Water Croft shown on the first edition 6" OS map, it shows a lodge at the entrance, a small walled garden, informal gardens with lawns and trees, a small area of orchard and a larger area of grassed parkland with wooded boundaries. The modern map shows southern half of gardens have now been developed. About half the site has gone, it is now a centre for the British Legion. (B1)
Sources (1)
- <1>SBC19002 Unpublished document: Buckinghamshire County Museum Archaeological Service. 1998. Historic Parks and Gardens Register Review.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 0043 8811 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GERRARDS CROSS, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Aug 6 2013 3:47PM
