Monument record MWX171 - Downe Hall pleasure grounds, Bridport
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Summary
Late 18th century pleasure grounds and landscape park at Downe Hall, with early 20th century formal gardens designed by E S Prior.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Late 18th century pleasure grounds and landscape park at Downe Hall, containing early Edwardian formal gardens. <1>
The park and pleasure grounds were laid out during the late 19th century for William Downe. The formal gardens were designed by E S Prior circa 1900. <2>
The formal gardens and informal pleasure grounds lie to the south of the house and the small landscape park lies to the north.
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1119864.
- <1> SWX1383 Monograph: English Heritage. 1984-1987. Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset. Part 12.
- <2> SDO17438 Monograph: English Heritage. 2005. Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset (Revised). 12.
- <3> SDO14465 Serial: 1911. The Studio. 52. p183.
- <3> SWX1446 Article in serial: Prior, E S. 1901. The Studio. 21. p183.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 468 932 (332m by 419m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area: Bridport
- Registered Park or Garden
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 091
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 SE 114
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1119864
Record last edited
Dec 19 2022 3:09PM