Landscape record 0107606000 - Liscombe House: Park and Gardens

Summary

Extensive eighteenth century parkland at Liscombe Park

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  • None recorded

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  • PARK (18th Century to Modern - 1700 AD to 1999 AD)

Description

Was originally extensive parkland particularly to the south of the house, now much reduced with over 50% of area under arable. Bank and ditch believed to be contemporary with establishment of field system post-enclosure 1722. Ha ha. Linear feature "The Moat" (1769 map) was probably originally a rectangular ditched area, possibly a garden feature (B14).

Sources (1)

  • <14>SBC19002 Unpublished document: Buckinghamshire County Museum Archaeological Service. 1998. Historic Parks and Gardens Register Review.

Location

Grid reference SP 8862 2565 (point)
Civil Parish SOULBURY, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Aug 2 2017 3:13PM

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