Monument record MDO1779 - Gardens at Parnham House, Beaminster
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Summary
Formal terraced and topiary gardens at Parnham House created around 1911-14 on the site of late 19th century gardens. Earlier features include a mid 18th century walled kitchen garden situated 100 metres north of the house.
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Type and Period (8)
- FORMAL GARDEN (Early 20th Century to First World War - 1911 AD to 1914 AD)
- CASCADE (Early 20th Century to First World War - 1911 AD to 1914 AD)
- ORNAMENTAL FOUNTAIN (Early 20th Century to First World War - 1911 AD to 1914 AD)
- ORNAMENTAL POND (Early 20th Century to First World War - 1911 AD to 1914 AD)
- PAVILION (Early 20th Century to First World War - 1911 AD to 1914 AD)
- TERRACED GARDEN (Early 20th Century to First World War - 1911 AD to 1914 AD)
- TOPIARY GARDEN (Early 20th Century to First World War - 1911 AD to 1914 AD)
- WATER CHANNEL (Early 20th Century to First World War - 1911 AD to 1914 AD)
Full Description
Early C20 formal terraced and topiary gardens, 5 1/2ha. Terrace to south with twin pavilions c.1911-14. Walled kitchen garden, mid C18, 100m north of house. Ice house, C18, 250m to north-north-west. Lodge, c.1911, 300m to east-south-east (now private house). Surviving formal scheme established for H Sauer, 1911-14. [Full topographical description]. Additional references, not consulted. <5>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO18669 Serial: 1908. Country Life 29 August 1908. 288-297.
- <2> SWX2642 Monograph: Oswald, A. 1959. Country Houses of Dorset. 58-60.
- <3> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset.
- <4> SDO17396 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 scale map. 1:10000. 1981.
- <5>XY SWX1383 Monograph: English Heritage. 1984-1987. Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset. Part 12. [Mapped feature: #633903 ]
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 619201.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 475 003 (818m by 1134m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SE |
| Civil Parish | Beaminster; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Netherbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 007 096
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 SE 60
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 619201
Record last edited
Oct 12 2022 4:12PM
