Record Details

Summary

A former landscape park around Hagley Hall, the extent of which can be identified from the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey 6 inch maps (1902). The grounds were improved in the 18th century by Assheton Curzon, although may have originally been established in the mid 17th century or later. Since the 1930s have been encroached upon by modern housing developments.

Monument Type(s):

• LANDSCAPE PARK (Established, Stuart to Georgian - 1658 AD to 1799 AD)

Associated Events:

• EST1018 - An archaeological watching brief at The Birches, Rugeley, May 2001. (NRHE Name - The Birches) (Ref: Report No. 782)

Protected Status:

Full description

Landscape Park: A landscaped area around Hagley Hall. <1>

Most of the former landscaped area is now covered by two schools and playing fields, with housing around the edge. <2>

Evidence of landscaping around the approach to the bridge at High Fall was identified during a watching brief associated with a new pipeline through the former grounds of Hagley Hall Park. (SB, 07-Dec-2005) <3>

Improvements were made to the grounds in the 18th century by Assheton Curzon (who was responsible for remodelling and extending the house). The improvements including the planting of shrubberies and the construction of a high wall around the park. Since the 1930s successive building schemes have encroached on the grounds. The original house at Hagley is said to have been built in the mid 17th century by Sit Richard Weston, at which time it was known as Bank Top. (SB, 7-Dec-2005) <4>

Sources and further reading

<1>	SST3645 - Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1890-1905. Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition 6" Maps. Paper. 6" to a mile. Staffordshire Sheet XLV. S.E. and XLV. N.E. (1902).
<2>	SST1369 - Digital Archive: Ordnance Survey. c2000 onward. Ordnance Survey Landline. Digital.
<3>	SST3850 - Watching Brief Report: Roy Krakowicz (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 2001. An Archaeological Watching Brief at The Birches, Rugeley, Staffordshire. Page 4.
<4>	SST3640 - Published Book: The Victoria History of the Counties of England. 1959. (VCH volume 5) A History of the County of Stafford, Volume V.. Pages 156-157.

Related records

54342	Parent of: High Fall Bridge, Hagley Park, Rugeley (Monument)
03144	Parent of: Icehouse, Hagley Hall (Monument)
54604	Parent of: Ornamental Bridge, Hagley Park (Monument)
59200	Parent of: Sluice and Culvert, South of Western Springs Road, Rugeley (Monument)
04196	Parent of: Underground Grotto, Hagley Hall (Monument)
59201	Parent of: Wall Foundation, South of Western Springs Road, Rugeley (Monument)
01881	Part of: Hagley Hall, Hagley Road, Rugeley (Monument)

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