Marston Park |
| Hob Uid: 621208 | |
Location :
Somerset
Mendip
Selwood
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| Grid Ref : ST7620045400 |
| Summary : Landscape park and pleasure gardens to Marston House. The pleasure grounds were laid out between 1724-45 by Stephen Switzer and altered by William Sawrey Gilpin during the 1820s. The park was created during the late 18th century, possibly during the 1770s and 1780s. |
More information : ST 76204540 Marston Park [NAT]
ST 76054445 Marston Park [NAT] (1)
Remains of pleasure ground and landscape park c. 100ha. Designed by Stephen Switzer, 1724-45, he was also responsible for the formal gardens which were destroyed in c.1776. Other additions and alterations subsequently took place and include those by Sir Jeffry Wyatville in 1819-22. The wooded park and pond was added in c. 1830. Switzer also responsible for the cascades. (2-3)
The pleasure grounds were laid out between 1724-45 by Stephen Switzer and altered by William Sawrey Gilpin during the 1820s. The park was created during the late 18th century, possibly during the 1770s and 1780s. (4) |