Monument record 5004 - Marston Trussell Hall Park

{1} Article describing excursion to Marston Trussell area. Comments made about the gardens and parkland of Marston Trussell Hall. "The gardens and grounds are perfectly charming. Nature and art have combined in such a way that instead of a certain crudeness we sometimes find where man tries to improve Nature, here all is in perfect harmony. We were fortunate in the time of our visit as the Rhododendrons, which form an important feature in the gardens, were in full bloom, and indeed presented a grand sight. Many other choice flowers, some very find peonies, especially added to the beauty of the scene. The trees in the grounds were especially fine; Elms, Limes, Wellingtonias, Scotch Firs and a great variety of other coniferae. Some of these trees forming very pretty avenues."

{2} Possible extension to Marston Trussel Hall parkland is noted in Marston Woods, Sibbertoft.

{4} Eyre does not show any indication of a parkland on his C18th map. The owner of the hall at this time appears to be someone called ?Barwell.

{5} Bryant shows only a small garden for the hall, no parkland is indicated.

{6}{7} Some of the tree alignments within the parkland appear to be remnants of former field boundaries removed in the C19th to create the parkland.

{8} Ecological survey includes rapid assessment of trees within the parkland.

<1> Law, W., 1903, Excursion to Castle Yard and Marston Trussell, p.44-53 (unchecked) (Article). SNN45624.

<2> CADMAN G.E., 1997, SMR Report Form, (checked) (SMR Report Form). SNN49760.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950, Ordnance Survey 1950s Mapping Series (SP68), SP68 (unchecked) (Map). SNN60327.

<4> Eyre T. (Revised by Jefferys T.), 1779, Map of the County of Northamptonshire, (checked) (Map). SNN1852.

<5> Bryant A., 1827, Map of The County of Northampton, (checked) (Map). SNN2733.

<6> Ordnance Survey, 1880 (circa), First Edition OS 6 Inch Mapping Series (15SW), (part checked) (Map). SNN56129.

<7> Ordnance Survey, 1880s, First Edition OS 6 Inch Mapping Series (15SE), (part checked) (Map). SNN106031.

<8> National Rivers Authority, 1983, Northants/Soke Parkland Survey: Marston Trussell, (part checked) (Report). SNN108785.

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May 21 2013 11:56AM