Introduction
Garden features, although heavily overgrown, include the remains of a lily pond, fountain and sunken walks. Remarkable rockwork can also be found, including a cave which appears to have been cut out of solid rock. A summerhouse, built on the side of a hill west of Spode House, is listed grade II. The park is now mostly under a golf course.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Owners
The Whorton family
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- History
Period
- Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
- Victorian (1837-1901)
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Hawkesyard Hall
- Grade: II
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Summerhouse
- Grade: II
Features
- House (featured building)
- Description: The house, built in Gothic Revival style, is now a venue for weddings and conferences.
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- Pond
- Description: Lily pond.
- Fountain
- Walk
- Description: Sunken walks
- Rockwork
- Description: Remarkable rockwork includes a cave which appears to have been cut out of solid rock.
- Summerhouse
- Chapel
- Description: The priory, which stands to the north of the hall.
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- Cave
- Description: Appears to have been cut out of solid rock.
- Golf Course
- Description: Park is now largely covered by a golf course.
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Commercial
Period
Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Survival
Part: standing remains
Civil Parish
Armitage with
- References
Contributors
Staffordshire Gardens and Parks Trust