Monument record MDO5927 - Landscaped park at Kingston Lacy, Pamphill

Landscape park and formal gardens to Kingston Lacy. In 1667 formal gardens and a series of formal avenues in the park was laid out. This scheme survived until 1774-75. An extensive replanting scheme within the park took place from 1789 and by 1811 the park had been extended. Improvements to the park and gardens took place in 1841, this included the creation of much of formal gardens. Later 19th century formal gardens include designs by C E Ponting in 1899 with addtions of 1912, and William Goldring in 1899-1904.

Landscape park containing woodland, avenues and gardens at Kingston Lacy. The park was originally developed during the 17th century but its precise history and layout is unknown. The park was enlarged in 1786 and contains many 19th century features. Formal gardens were also developed during the 19th century, a small arboretum was established during the late 19th and early 20th century. The gardens were restored after 1982. The gardens were given to the National Trust in 1982. <1> In 1667 formal gardens and a series of formal avenues in the park was laid out. This scheme survived until 1774-75. An extensive replanting scheme within the park took place from 1789 and by 1811 the park had been extended. Improvements to the park and gardens took place in 1841, this included the creation of much of formal gardens. Later 19th century formal gardens include designs by C E Ponting in 1899 with addtions of 1912, and William Goldring in 1899-1904. <2>

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