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Monument Number 1109485

Hob Uid: 1109485
Location :
Kent
Sevenoaks
Chiddingstone
Grid Ref : TQ4985045130
Summary : Landscape park to Chiddingstone Castle. A formal landscape was in place by 1670 and had been extensively remodelled by the mid 18th century. The park was completely relandscaped to its current design in 1803, probably by William Atkinson. The park contains a lake with a bridge and cascade, surrounded by ornamental planting. Walled kitchen gardens are present southwest of the house.
More information : Early 18th century formal gardens at Chiddingstone Castle, relandscaped during the early 19th century to form pleasure grounds and a landscape park. The park contains a lake with a bridge and cascade, surrounded by ornamental planting. Walled kitchen gardens are present southwest of the house. Early 19th century buildings include a well house, summerhouse and an orangery. (1)

A formal landscape which was in place by 1670 and extensively remodelled by the mid 18th century. The park was completely relandscaped in 1803, probably by William Atkinson. (2)

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Source Number : 1
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Source details : Kent (May 1987)
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Vol(s) : Part 24
Source Number : 2
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Source details : Kent, revised 04-Mar-2004
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Vol(s) : PART 24

Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : In place by 1670
Monument End Date : 1670
Monument Start Date : 1670
Monument Type : Landscape Park
Evidence : Documentary Evidence
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Remodelled by mid C18
Monument End Date : 1766
Monument Start Date : 1733
Monument Type : Landscape Park
Evidence : Botanical Feature
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Relandscaped 1803
Monument End Date : 1803
Monument Start Date : 1803
Monument Type : Landscape Park
Evidence : Botanical Feature

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External Cross Reference Source : Register of Parks and Gardens Legacy No.
External Cross Reference Number : GD1363
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 44 NE 17
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