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Summary

Gardens of uncertain but possibly C16 origin, with development and extension from the mid-C19.

Protected Status

• Listed Building (I) 60778: COTEHELE HOUSE
• Listed Building (II) 60780: RANGE OF GARDEN WALLS ATTACHED TO NORTH OF RETAINER'S COURT
• Listed Building (II) 60781: COACH HOUSE & ATTACHED OUTHOUSES ABOUT 15 METRES SOUTH OF RETAINERS' COURT
• Listed Building (II) 60782: DAIRY COTTAGE, HOUSE ATTACHED TO LEFT & ATTACHED CART SHED
• Listed Building (II) 60783: WALL ATTACHED AT WEST END OF THE DAIRY COTTAGE RANGE
• Listed Building (II) 60786: WALL AND GATEWAY ATTACHED TO SOUTH OF THE BARN
• Listed Building (II) 60789: THE LODGE

Other References/Statuses

• Cornwall HER Listing No.: PG1639
• Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 6742.80
• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s):

• GARDEN (19th Century - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)
• PARK (19th Century - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)

Full description

Gardens of uncertain but possibly C16 origin, with development and extension from the mid-C19. Area of 4.8ha. The ground is hilly and slopes generally to the east to the estuary of the River Tamar. Wooded ground from the ENE round to the south. Garden activity is uncertain before the mid-C19. The present outline of the gardens was probably formed after the restoration of the house c1862. Three formal terraces to the east of the house, with a tunnel to the upper part of the valley garden, overlooking connected contour paths leading down to views over the Tamar. At the upper end of the valley is a pool to the north of the dovecote, thought to be a medieval stewpond. The valley is densely wooded with thinning for individual trees and shrubs to the west, and water-loving plants by pools. To the south of the house, the bowling green overlooks the drive. To the south and west, on rising ground, is the orchard. To the NW, the upper garden, with meadow and lawn round a square pool. The garden is Listed Grade II* (EH Parks and Gardens Register).

Nicholas, P, 2011, Geophysical surveys at Cotehele Deer Park (Cornwall Event Report). SCO25486.

<1> UNKNOWN, 1902, UNKNOWN TITLE, 19/4/1902, 485-487 (Unedited Source). SCO6905.

<2> UNKNOWN, 1905, UNKNOWN TITLE, 10/6/1905, 822-833 (Unedited Source). SCO6927.

<3> UNKNOWN, 1924, UNKNOWN TITLE, 30/8/1924, 325-331 (Unedited Source). SCO7098.

<4> Jones, B, 1974, Follies and Grottos, 298 (Bibliographic reference). SCO3756.

<5> Synge, PM, 1977, The Gardens of Britain, Volume 1: Devon and Cornwall, VOL 1, 96-97 (Bibliographic reference). SCO5157.

<6> Thomas, GS, 1979, Gardens of the National Trust, 124-126 (Bibliographic reference). SCO4644.

<7> NATIONAL TRUST, 1985, COTEHELE HOUSE GUIDEBOOK (Unedited Source). SCO8783.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• ECO3325 - The NT Archaeological Survey Cotehele Estate, Cornwall
• ECO3326 - Cotehele Estate, Cornwall
• ECO3790 - Cotehele Deer Park

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