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HER Number:29222.60
Name:ST MICHAELS MOUNT - Modern garden

Summary

Late C19 and mainly C20 terraced gardens of 2ha with marine aspect.

Grid Reference:SW 5147 2996
Parish:St Michaels Mount, Penwith, Cornwall
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Protected Status

  • Conservation Area: ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT

Other References/Statuses

  • Cornwall HER Listing No.: PG1645
  • Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 29222.60

Monument Type(s):

  • GARDEN (20th Century - 1901 AD to 2000 AD)

Full description

Late C19 and mainly C20 terraced gardens of 2ha with marine aspect. A rocky island site exposed to gales and salt spray but virtually free from frost. North and east sides are more protected than others. The gardens, lying below and round the castle, are governed in their layout and plant material by their situation. Shelter belts and clumps of pines and shrubs are planted beside the rocky terraces. Given to the National Trust in 1954. A small walled garden, C18, remains in separate use and ownership. Grade II Listed garden.


<1> Pevsner, N, 1951, The Buildings of England: Cornwall, 193-195 (Bibliographic reference). SCO4126.

<2> Synge, PM, 1977, The Gardens of Britain, Volume 1: Devon and Cornwall, VOL 1, 115-117 (Bibliographic reference). SCO5157.

<3> Thomas, GS, 1979, Gardens of the National Trust, 206 (Bibliographic reference). SCO4644.

Sources / Further Reading

[1]SCO4126 - Bibliographic reference: Pevsner, N. 1951. The Buildings of England: Cornwall. 193-195.
[2]SCO5157 - Bibliographic reference: Synge, PM. 1977. The Gardens of Britain, Volume 1: Devon and Cornwall. VOL 1, 115-117.
[3]SCO4644 - Bibliographic reference: Thomas, GS. 1979. Gardens of the National Trust. 206.

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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