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Summary

Early 20th century terraced garden at Overbecks in Salcombe

Location

Protected Status

• Registered Park or Garden (II) 1000697: OVERBECKS (SHARPITOR)
• Registered Park or Garden (II) 1000697: OVERBECKS (SHARPITOR)

Other References/Statuses

• National Monuments Record: 762516
• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX73NW/52
• Old Registered Parks and Gardens Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• GARDEN (XX - 1901 AD to 2000 AD (Between))

Full description

Synge, P. M., 1977 - 1997, The Gardens of Britain, 78-81 (Monograph). SDV35790.

Thomas, G. S., 1979, The Gardens of the National Trust, 209-10 (Monograph). SDV61431.

Unknown, 1985, Untitled Source, 470-5 (Article in Serial). SDV335861.

National Trust, 1986, Overbecks Garden Guide (Pamphlet). SDV159233.

English Heritage, 1987, Overbecks (Register of Parks and Gardens in England). SDV336193.

Early 20th century terraced garden at Overbecks, with exuberant planting and marine views, 2 1/2ha. The garden first laid out 1901 by Edric Hopkins, who created the steep terraces below the house to east and south east. In 1913 the property was bought by G M Vereker, and extended to present area. Planting of exotic trees, shrubs and flowers favoured by the mild moist climate. Planting continued in the same way until 1937 by Otto Overbeck. Chusan palms along entrance drive. Lawn hedged by herbaceous borders and with linked terraces and paths to east and south. Formal area, the statue garden. Property given to the National Trust in 1937.

Department of Environment, 2003, Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England (Devon) (Register of Parks and Gardens in England). SDV314512.

Pink, F., 2014-2015, South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment (Interpretation). SDV357736.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV159233	Pamphlet: National Trust. 1986. Overbecks Garden Guide. National Trust Field Guide. Unknown.
SDV314512	Register of Parks and Gardens in England: Department of Environment. 2003. Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England (Devon). Historic Houses Register: Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic. Unknown.
SDV335861	Article in Serial: Unknown. 1985. The Garden. Unknown. 470-5.
SDV336193	Register of Parks and Gardens in England: English Heritage. 1987. Overbecks. Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England. A4 Unbound.
SDV357736	Interpretation: Pink, F.. 2014-2015. South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment. AC Archaeology Report. Digital.
	Linked documents:1
SDV35790	Monograph: Synge, P. M.. 1977 - 1997. The Gardens of Britain. The Gardens of Britain. 1. Unknown. 78-81.
SDV61431	Monograph: Thomas, G. S.. 1979. The Gardens of the National Trust. The Gardens of the National Trust. Unknown. 209-10.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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