Introduction
Bushy Ruff is a conservation and recreation area of unknown size created on land purchased in 1974 and laid out as a country park. There is a lake formed in 1794 to service a nearby paper mill. Tree planting dating back to the early 19th century was originally associated with the house, now a nursing home. The park is adjacent to Russell Gardens (see separate description).
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
This is a municipal site for general public use. Please see: http://www.dover.gov.uk/parks/parks-russell.asp
Owners
Dover District Council
White Cliffs Business Park Dover Kent, CT16 3PJ
- History
Period
- 18th Century (1701 to 1800)
- Late 18th Century (1767 to 1800)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Lake
- Description: Created to service a paper mill, the lake is now home to a variety of waterfowl and aquatic plants.
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- House (featured building)
- Description: The colonial style house was built in 1825 and is now a private nursing home.
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- Specimen Tree
- Description: Specimens of beech, cedar yew and Sequoiodendron giganteum date from the original garden.
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- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Recreational
Period
18th Century (1701 to 1800)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Kent Gardens Trust {A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent} (Kent Gardens Trust) 12 A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent