Monument record 426/0/1 - C18th Lake, Stanford Park
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Full Description
{1} The park is crossed to the east of the hall by the River Avon which flows north-south through the eastern side of the estate. A weir constructed pre-1746 for Sir Thomas Cave enlarged the river to lake proportions. Two islands in the lake are now heavily wooded.
<1> English Heritage, 1994, Register of Parks & Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England (1994, Leicestershire), Stanford Hall Park (checked) (Report). SNN42820.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN42820 Report: English Heritage. 1994. Register of Parks & Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England (1994, Leicestershire). Leicestershire. English Heritage. Stanford Hall Park (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 588 790 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STANFORD, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 9 2014 2:54PM
