Monument record MDO221 - Garden at Beaminster Manor, Beaminster
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Summary
18th century landscape park at Beaminster Manor containing woodland, lawns and traces of a tree avenue. The gate piers and wall to the south west and south, and the walled kitchen garden are all 18th century in date.
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Type and Period (5)
Full Description
C18 landscape park, at most extensive c.25ha, reduced to c.5ha adjacent to manor. To south west and south, gate piers and wall, C18. Gate piers reputed to have come from Clifton Maybank, Somerset. Walled kitchen garden with entrance gate 100m east of manor, C18. [Full topographical description] LISTED GRADE II.
Additional reference, not consulted. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset.
- <2> SDO17608 Monograph: Jones, B. 1974. Follies and Grottoes. 316.
- <3> SDO17396 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 scale map. 1:10000. 1981.
- <4> SDO17438 Monograph: English Heritage. 2005. Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset (Revised). 12.
- <5>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 619200. [Mapped feature: #633894 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 4863 0183 (1015m by 921m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SE |
| Civil Parish | Beaminster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 007 095
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 SE 59
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 619200
Record last edited
Oct 10 2022 12:36PM