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Monument Number 617354
Hob Uid: 617354
Location : Kent Tunbridge Wells Lamberhurst
Grid Ref : TQ6878035400
Summary : Picturesque style gardens set within a landscape park at Scotney Castle. The gardens were laid out from 1835 by Edward Hussey and include a formal design of 1848-9, loosely based on a design by W A Nesfield. Between 1952-70 the gardens were further developed by Christopher Hussey. Additional planting, by Lanning Roper, dates to 1975. The park has been laid out by 1828 and had been extended by 1873. Woodland within the park was planted in the mid 19th century and from 1970 developed with woodland walks.
More information : [Name TQ 68783540] Scotney Castle[NAT] (1) Early mid C19 and mid C20 picturesque gardens and woodland of 7 1/2ha within park, woodland and agricultural estate of c.300ha. Acquired by the National Trust in 1970. (2) The Picturesque gardens were laid out from 1835 by Edward Hussey. The gardens also include a formal design of 1848-9, loosely based on a design by W A Nesfield. The gardens were further developed from 1952 until 1970 by Christopher Hussey. Additional planting by Lanning Roper dates to 1975. The park has been laid out by 1828 and had been extended by 1873. Woodland within the park was planted in the mid 19th century and from 1970 developed with woodland walks. (3)

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Source details : OS 1:10000 1976
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Source details : Kent (May 1987)
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Source details : Kent, revised 04-Mar-2004
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Laid out by 1828
Monument End Date : 1828
Monument Start Date : 1828
Monument Type : Landscape Park
Evidence : Botanical Feature

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

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Laid out from 1835
Monument End Date : 1835
Monument Start Date : 1835
Monument Type : Garden
Evidence : Botanical Feature

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Extended by 1873
Monument End Date : 1873
Monument Start Date : 1873
Monument Type : Landscape Park
Evidence : Botanical Feature

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Created 1848-49
Monument End Date : 1849
Monument Start Date : 1848
Monument Type : Formal Garden
Evidence : Botanical Feature

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Planted 1952-70
Monument End Date : 1970
Monument Start Date : 1952
Monument Type : Garden
Evidence : Botanical Feature

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Additions of 1970
Monument End Date : 1970
Monument Start Date : 1970
Monument Type : Landscape Park
Evidence : Botanical Feature

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Planted 1975
Monument End Date : 1975
Monument Start Date : 1975
Monument Type : Herb 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 : GD1084
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 82409
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 63 NE 10
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 2000-01-01
End Date : 2000-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 2001-01-01
End Date : 2001-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 617354