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Kentchurch Park
Hob Uid: 107662
Location : County of Herefordshire Kentchurch
Grid Ref : SO4243025640
Summary : Landscaped deer park and gardens to Kentchurch Court. The park, a deer park, had been established by circa 1500 and was landscaped during the late 18th century. The gardens were remodelled during the late 18th century and early 19th century. Formal designs were added during the later 19th century, but were simplified during the 20th century.
More information : Kentchurch Park was enclosed before the reign of Henry VIII. (1) (SO 4225) Deer Park (NAT). (2) There is no evidence of a park pale surrounding the deer park. (3) Medieval deer park landscaped during the late 18th century. Features include a walled kitchen garden. The central area of the park is mainly open with scattered mature trees. The main area of woodland is around the eastern side of the park, and along the north, northeast and southeast boundaries. Late 18th century and 19th century landscaping also took place within the vicinity of the house, features here include a ha ha, terraces with formal bedding, lawn, paths, statues and urns. (4) The gardens were remodelled during the late 18th century and early 19th century. Formal designs were laid out during the later 19th century, however, these were simplified during the 20th century. The park, a deer park, had been established by circa 1500 and was landscaped during the late 18th century. (5)

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Source details : Whitaker J. 1892. Deer Parks of England, 71
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Source details : OS 6" 1964
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Source details : F1 MHB 21-JUN-72
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Source details : Hereford and Worcester (November 1986)
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Source Number : 5
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Source details : Herefordshire, revised 23-Jun-2004
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Established by c1500
Monument End Date : 1510
Monument Start Date : 1490
Monument Type : Deer Park
Evidence : Botanical Feature

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Late C18/early C19 design
Monument End Date : 1832
Monument Start Date : 1767
Monument Type : Garden
Evidence : Botanical Feature

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Late C18 design
Monument End Date : 1799
Monument Start Date : 1767
Monument Type : Landscape Park, Deer Park
Evidence : Botanical Feature

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Late C19 planting
Monument End Date : 1899
Monument Start Date : 1867
Monument Type : Formal Garden
Evidence : Botanical Feature

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Simplified C20
Monument End Date : 1999
Monument Start Date : 1900
Monument Type : Formal Garden
Evidence : Botanical Feature

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External Cross Reference Source : Register of Parks and Gardens Legacy No.
External Cross Reference Number : GD1885
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SO 42 NW 8
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1972-06-21
End Date : 1972-06-21

Associated Activities :
Activity type : MANAGEMENT SURVEY
Start Date : 2003-01-01
End Date : 2003-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Kentchurch Park