Monument record MDO688 - Gardens at Chantmarle, Cattistock
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Summary
Formal terraced gardens and water gardens designed by Inigo Thomas and created after 1910. The gardens comprise a series of formal areas related to the house and a 150m long canal or moat situated to the east of the house and orientated north-south. The gardens were extended southwards in 1919 to include part of the stream and the creation of a bog garden to the south, with a ha-ha and moat beyond. The house and grounds were turned into the Dorset Police Training College in the 1950s.
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Type and Period (9)
- FORMAL GARDEN (Edwardian - 1910 AD to 1910 AD)
- ORNAMENTAL CANAL (Edwardian - 1910 AD to 1910 AD)
- TERRACED GARDEN (Edwardian - 1910 AD to 1910 AD)
- WATER GARDEN (Edwardian - 1910 AD to 1910 AD)
- BOG GARDEN (Early 20th Century - 1919 AD to 1919 AD)
- HA HA (Early 20th Century - 1919 AD to 1919 AD)
- TERRACED GARDEN (Early 20th Century - 1919 AD to 1919 AD)
- FORMAL GARDEN (Early 20th Century - 1919 AD to 1919 AD)
- WATER GARDEN (Early 20th Century - 1919 AD to 1919 AD)
Full Description
Early C20 formal terraced and water gardens, c.1/2ha. The gardens were created post-1910 by Inigo Thomas, and extended southwards 1919, and comprise a series of formal areas related to the house and the canal, or moat, which extends north south for 150m c.60m east of the house. Post 1919 development of stream and bog garden to south, with ha ha and moat beyond. [Full topographical description] LISTED GRADE II*.
Additional references, not consulted. (a)-(d) (1)
Sources/Archives (10)
- <1> SDO12351 Unpublished document: Hearne, C. 1995. Proposed Development at Chantmarle (Former Police Training College), Cattistock, Dorset. Assessment of Archaeological Potential.
- <2> SDO12352 Unpublished document: Ross, R A. 1996. Chantmarle (Former Police Training College) Cattistock, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation.
- <3> SDO17438 Monograph: English Heritage. 2005. Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset (Revised). 12.
- <3> SWX1383 Monograph: English Heritage. 1984-1987. Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset. Part 12.
- <4> SDO16517 Article in serial: 1907. Country Life 9 March 1907. 344-348.
- <5> SDO16518 Article in serial: 1950. Country Life 30 June 1950. 1966-71.
- <6> SDO16519 Article in serial: 1950. Country Life 5 July 1950. 46-49.
- <7> SWX2642 Monograph: Oswald, A. 1959. Country Houses of Dorset. 97-99.
- <8> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset.
- <9> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 619204.
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 588 021 (445m by 311m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST50SE |
| Civil Parish | Cattistock; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 025 031
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 50 SE 40
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 619204
Record last edited
Mar 21 2022 4:32PM
