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HER Number:MDV67432
Name:Rockery, Greenway, Galmpton

Summary

Rockery, formed of large limestone boulders, set into the slope beside the driveway to the east of Greenway House. Possibly constructed c1860.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 872 547
Map Sheet:SX85SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishKingswear
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishCHURSTON FERRERS

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • National Trust SMR: 105386
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX85SE/12/16
  • Old Registered Parks and Gardens Ref (II): 5281

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GARDEN (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Dyer, M. J., 2002, Greenway, Galmpton: Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey: Part 1, 19, fig 5 (Report - Survey). SDV169254.

Dyer, M. J., 2002, Greenway, Galmpton: Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey: Part 2, 38 (Report - Survey). SDV169255.

Rockery of large limestone boulders set into the slope beside the driveway to the east of Greenway House. Rockery may have been constructed c1860.

English Heritage, 2004, Greenway, Devon (Register of Parks and Gardens in England). SDV346363.

Early 20th century rock garden comprising two pools and rockwork. The lower, elliptical-shaped pool perhaps re-uses the structure of an earlier icehouse. Other details: 5281.

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

Sources / Further Reading

SDV169254Report - Survey: Dyer, M. J.. 2002. Greenway, Galmpton: Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey: Part 1. Exeter Archaeology Report. 02.48. A4 Bound. 19, fig 5.
SDV169255Report - Survey: Dyer, M. J.. 2002. Greenway, Galmpton: Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey: Part 2. Exeter Archaeology Report. 02.48. A4 Stapled + Digital. 38.
SDV346363Register of Parks and Gardens in England: English Heritage. 2004. Greenway, Devon. Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England. A4 Stapled + Digital.
SDV357736Interpretation: Pink, F.. 2014. South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment. AC Archaeology Report. ACD618/4/3. Digital.
Linked documents:1

Associated Monuments

MDV79292Part of: Park and Garden at Greenway House, Kingswear (Monument)
MDV8526Related to: Greenway House, Galmpton (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4111 - Greenway, Galmpton, Devon. Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey

Date Last Edited:Mar 19 2020 10:58AM