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Monument Number 619070

Hob Uid: 619070
Location :
Wiltshire
Downton
Grid Ref : SU1809021340
Summary : Gardens to The Moot and Moot House, created circa 1720 making use of the motte and bailey earthworks. Alterations took place during the 19th century.
More information : Early 18th century garden based on the medieval motte and bailey. The garden development is probably related to the 18th century remodelling of Moot House. Features include a walled kitchen garden, lawn, sundial and a topiary yew feature - the Giants Chair on a terrace west of the lawn. The central area of the motte and bailey is mainly wooded with mature trees, crossed by paths and a central lime avenue running east-west with a brickwork bridge, dated 1815. Elevated curving ringwork walks are also present. A formal theatre, pool and loggia were constructed in 1897. (1)

The gardens were created circa 1720 and made use of the motte and bailey earthworks. Alterations took place during the 19th century. (2)



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Source Number : 1
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Source details : Wiltshire (September 1987)
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Vol(s) : Part 46
Source Number : 2
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Source details : Wiltshire, revised 08-Jun-2005
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Vol(s) : PART 46

Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Created c1720
Monument End Date : 1730
Monument Start Date : 1710
Monument Type : Garden
Evidence : Botanical Feature
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : C19 alterations
Monument End Date : 1899
Monument Start Date : 1800
Monument Type : Garden
Evidence : Botanical Feature

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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : Register of Parks and Gardens Legacy No.
External Cross Reference Number : GD1032
External Cross Reference Notes :
External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 50231
External Cross Reference Notes :
External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SU 12 SE 97
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Relationship type : General association
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 1991-01-01
End Date : 1991-12-31