Landscape record 0457804000 - Parkland at Hampden House

Summary

Eighteenth century park at Hampden House, retaining elements of formal layout.

Protected Status/Designation

  • Conservation Area: Hampden House Conservation Area (DBC7269)
  • Planning Notification Area: 18th century gardens and parkland at Hampden House (DBC9858)

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Type and Period (1)

  • PARK (First mentioned c1740's, 18th Century to 21st Century - 1740 AD? to 2050 AD)

Description

Landscape retaining elements of formal layout c.1740's. Woodland to the north and a lime avenue to the south east (partially replanted). "The Glade", an avenue through woodland extending to the east for 2km, terminating in octagonal lodges called "The Pepper Boxes" (Grade II). Mound to the south of the house may be possible prospect mound (CAS 0012). Numerous parkland trees. Historical asscociations with John Hampden (B12).
Conservation Area designated in 1992 (B13).

Sources (2)

  • <12>SBC19002 Unpublished document: Buckinghamshire County Museum Archaeological Service. 1998. Historic Parks and Gardens Register Review.
  • <13>SBC23252 Map: Wycombe District Council. 1992?. Hampden House Conservation Area. 1:10,000.

Location

Grid reference SP 8480 0240 (point)
Civil Parish GREAT AND LITTLE HAMPDEN, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Jul 19 2018 6:33PM

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