Monument record 49/1/2 - Probable Formal Manorial Gardens

C16-17th garden remains at Great Purston manor.

{1} C16-17th gardens at Great Purston manor.

{2} Garden remains (SP 519394), lying SE of and presumably contemporary with the manor house [SP 53 NW 10]. The presence of complete ridge and furrow (until recent destruction) suggests that the layout of the garden was never completed. A partially complete terrace walk, rectangular pond, and a 'mount' and 'Bowling Green' shown on a map of 1768 are the only known elements of the garden, though the intended design appears to be mid 17th century. [RCHM plan].

<1> Pevsner N.; Cherry B., 1973, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p.379 (unchecked) (Series). SNN1320.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.106/Site 5 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.

<3> 1768, Map of Purston, (unchecked) (Map). SNN10454.

<4> 1844, Newbottle Tithe Map, (unchecked) (Map). SNN46053.

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Oct 24 2023 12:31PM