Landscape record 0214909000 - Gardens at Denham Court
Summary
Seventeenth century garden at Denham Court with further addtions in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries
Protected Status/Designation
- Planning Notification Area: 17th, 18th and 19th century gardens of Denham Court (DBC9850)
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Type and Period (3)
- (Former Type) FORMAL GARDEN (17th Century to 19th Century - 1633 AD to 1899 AD)
- TREE AVENUE (18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
- PARK (18th Century to 19th Century - 1700 AD to 1899 AD)
Description
House 1633-70, partly rebuilt in 18th century and addtions made in the 19th century. Lime avenue, 18th century walled garden, canalised stream and 18th century bridge. 19th century entrance gates. Dryden, a frequent visitor wrote 'nature has conspired to make the garden one of the most delicious spots in England' (B1).
Documentary assessment includes historic mapping of gardens and parkland (B13).
Sources (3)
- <10>SBC19002 Unpublished document: Buckinghamshire County Museum Archaeological Service. 1998. Historic Parks and Gardens Register Review.
- <11>SBC10010 Map: O.S. 6 INCH (1:10560) MAP 1ST EDITION (1876/83).
- <13>SBC24555 Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeology. 2010. Historical Assessment: Buckinghamshire Golf Club, Denham Court.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 0470 8685 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DENHAM, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
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Record last edited
May 8 2015 1:47PM
