Monument record 6811/0/3 - The 'Long Border'
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{1}The 'long border' was over 400ft long and contained a marvellous host of shrubs, perennials and annuals.,
{3}The main feature of the gardens in 1883 was the long border, nearly 400ft in length with a great variety of plants. To achieve this length the border must have been curved across the south and west fronts of the house. It was always hand-weeded and mulched with manure every season.
<1> 1883, Gardener's Chronicle, p.330 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN58525.
<2> 1884, Gardener's Chronicle, p.587 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN54457.
<3> Smith, J., 1999, Flore House, Its People and Estate From 1610, (unchecked) (Extract). SNN40664.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN58525 Journal: 1883. Gardener's Chronicle. Gardener's Chronicle. 13th September. p.330 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN54457 Journal: 1884. Gardener's Chronicle. Gardener's Chronicle. 8th November. p.587 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN40664 Extract: Smith, J.. 1999. Flore House, Its People and Estate From 1610. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 6416 5993 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FLORE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 17 2019 10:55AM
