Monument record MWX594 - Lulworth Park, East Lulworth
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Summary
Formal gardens situated within a landscape park. Emparked in 1601 and contained deer. The gardens were set out during the mid 17th century, and most features such as the walled garden and areas of woodland have disappeared. Parts of the surviving gardens were modified during the 19th century. Parkland now mostly returned to agriculture.
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Full Description
Lulworth Park[NAT] (1) Archaeological remains of extensive and complex C17 formal gardens, c.20ha, in estate at most extensive c.280ha, `landscaped in later C18. Estate now in divided use and ownership. Walled kitchen garden C17 or early C18, 300m to south west. An elaborate garden layout was established mid-C17 and division of the woodland by geometrical paths is still apparent from aerial photographs. [Full topographical description] LISTED GRADE II.
Sources/Archives (8)
- --- SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. p194-6.
- <1> SDO18658 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey map 1:10,560. 1:10 560. 1963 edition OS map.
- <2> SDO17438 Monograph: English Heritage. 2005. Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset (Revised). 12.
- <2> SWX1383 Monograph: English Heritage. 1984-1987. Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset. Part 12.
- <3> SWX2641 Article in serial: Country Life Vol (9 Jan 192Page(s) 52-60.
- <4> SWX2642 Monograph: Oswald, A. 1959. Country Houses of Dorset. 127-130.
- <5> SWX2643 Monograph: Girouard, M. 1983. Robert Smythson and the English Country House. p225-226.
- <6> SWX2644 Monograph: Harris, J. 1979. The Artist and the Country House: a history of country house and garden view painting in Britain 1540-1870. house and garden view painting in Britain. p131,327.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 85000 82160 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | East Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 010 071
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: Parks and Gardens Reg GD1711
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 SE 57
Record last edited
Oct 12 2022 3:58PM
