Monument record 5239 - Polebrook Hall Park
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Summary
Victorian gardens said to have been laid out by Sir Reginald Blomfield.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} The gardens were originally laid out by Sir Reginald Blomfield, but are now considerably enlarged and altered by Gen. Ferguson (1939).
{3} Gardens of a formal late Victorian axial layout with compartmented area and sunken garden. Although Gotch states that the gardens were laid out by Blomfield, his biographer, Richard Fellows, makes no mention of Polebrook.
<1> Gotch J.A., 1939, Squires' Homes and Other Old Buildings of Northamptonshire, (unchecked) (Book). SNN39616.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950, Ordnance Survey 1950s Mapping Series (TL08), TL08 (unchecked) (Map). SNN58770.
<3> Mowl T.; Hickman C., 2008, The Historic Gardens of England: Northamptonshire, p. 135-6 (Series). SNN106082.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN39616 Book: Gotch J.A.. 1939. Squires' Homes and Other Old Buildings of Northamptonshire. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN58770 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950. Ordnance Survey 1950s Mapping Series (TL08). 2.5 inches to 1 mile. TL08. Ordnance Survey. TL08 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN106082 Series: Mowl T.; Hickman C.. 2008. The Historic Gardens of England: Northamptonshire. The Historic Gardens of England. Northamptonshire. Tempus. p. 135-6.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 07074 86846 (483m by 578m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | POLEBROOK |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 6 2026 3:19PM
