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| HER Number: | MDV32493 |
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| Name: | Castle Tor Gardens off Oxlea Road, Torquay |
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Summary
The 1920s terraced garden of castle tor, torquay, c 1ha, in divided ownership now. Entrance drive to castle from oxlea road to north, south boundary formed by lincombe drive. The gardens were designed c 1928-34 by fred harrild. The gardens comprise a sequence of limestone terraces, extending east-west for roughly 100m and reached from the entrance drive via steps and circular archways to west of the house. Pond garden. Circular pool in square enclosure. Main terrace with orangery overlooks elongated east-west pool, with formal stepping stones across, and lawn to south. Golden yews, circular lawn, with central sundial and circular enclosing terrace wall. Tower on south side. Third terrace enclosed to south by an elaborate gatehouse with portcullis. Fountain pool with dragon gargoyles. The lowest terrace is enclosed by wrought iron railings along lincombe drive. Fine views (hhr).
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 934 637 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX96SW |
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| Admin Area | Torbay |
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| Civil Parish | Torbay |
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| District | Torbay |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TORMOHAM |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX96SW/58
- Old Listed Building Ref (II)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- GARDEN (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))
Full description
Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV317509.
Hhr/register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in england (devon)/(september 1987).
Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV5600.
The 1920s terraced garden of castle tor, torquay, c 1ha, in divided ownership now. Entrance drive to castle from oxlea road to north, south boundary formed by lincombe drive. The gardens were designed c 1928-34 by fred harrild. The gardens comprise a sequence of limestone terraces, extending east-west for roughly 100m and reached from the entrance drive via steps and circular archways to west of the house. Pond garden. Circular pool in square enclosure. Main terrace with orangery overlooks elongated east-west pool, with formal stepping stones across, and lawn to south. Golden yews, circular lawn, with central sundial and circular enclosing terrace wall. Tower on south side. Third terrace enclosed to south by an elaborate gatehouse with portcullis. Fountain pool with dragon gargoyles. The lowest terrace is enclosed by wrought iron railings along lincombe drive. Fine views (hhr).
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV317509 | Migrated Record: |
| SDV5600 | Migrated Record: |
Associated Monuments
| MDV123741 | Related to: Castle Tor Gardens, Oxlea Road, Torquay (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | May 14 2019 2:39PM |
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