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Monument Number 1086917
Hob Uid: 1086917
Location : North Somerset Clevedon
Grid Ref : ST4210071600
Summary : Terraced gardens at Clevedon Court laid out after 1707 by Sir Abraham Elton with possible additions dating to the 1760s and circa 1857. Ornamental woodland was planted during the mid 19th century.
More information : Terraced gardens at Clevedon Court, planted circa 1700 and extended during the early 18th century and circa 1775. It also has 18th and 19th century planting. Features include a possible bowling green and gazebo or loggia. A 1857 parterre was removed during the 1950s. (1) The terraced gardens were laid out after 1707 by Sir Abraham Elton with possible additions dating to the 1760s and circa 1857. Ornamental woodland was planted during the mid 19th century. (2)

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Source details : Avon (May 1987)
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Source Number : 2
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Source details : Avon, revised 08-Mar-2004
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Planted C18/C19
Monument End Date : 1900
Monument Start Date : 1700
Monument Type : Garden
Evidence : Botanical Feature

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Laid out after 1707
Monument End Date : 1707
Monument Start Date : 1707
Monument Type : Terraced Garden
Evidence : Botanical Feature, Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : View of c1720
Monument End Date : 1730
Monument Start Date : 1710
Monument Type : Garden Terrace, Walk
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Possible 1760s additions
Monument End Date : 1769
Monument Start Date : 1760
Monument Type : Terraced Garden
Evidence : Botanical Feature, Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Mid C19 planting
Monument End Date : 1866
Monument Start Date : 1833
Monument Type : Wood
Evidence : Botanical Feature

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Created c1857
Monument End Date : 1867
Monument Start Date : 1847
Monument Type : Terraced Garden, Formal Garden
Evidence : Botanical Feature, Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Planted 1857
Monument End Date : 1857
Monument Start Date : 1857
Monument Type : Parterre
Evidence : Destroyed Monument

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Removed during the 1850s
Monument End Date : 1859
Monument Start Date : 1850
Monument Type : Parterre
Evidence : Destroyed Monument

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External Cross Reference Source : Register of Parks and Gardens Legacy No.
External Cross Reference Number : GD1553
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : ST 47 SW 91
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Relationship type : General association

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Monument Number 1086917