Introduction
At Campden Manor the earthwork remains of raised walkways of an early 17th-century garden survive. These run between two restored 17th-century banqueting houses which are let out as holiday properties by the Landmark Trust. There are several other buildings and walls remaining from the same period although the Manor itself survives as a ruin.
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- History
All the surviving buildings (lodges, banqueting houses and almonry) and walls on site date back to the early-17th century. The stables were converted after the Restoration in the later 17th century into a house now known as Court House. Old Campden Manor, built around 1613, was a lavish and noble house, which cost £29,000 to build and £15,000 to furnish. The elaborate contemporary gardens were in many respects a copy of ideas used at Hatfield House before 1612.
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Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Barn north-east of Almonry
- Grade: II
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Boundary walls from South Lodge to Court House
- Grade: II
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: The Almonry
- Grade: II*
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Wall to south-east of East Banqueting House
- Grade: II
Scheduled Ancient Monument
- Reference: Site of Old Campden House
Features
- Banqueting House
- Description: Two restored banqueting houses, now let as holiday cottages by the Landmark Trust.
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- Gate Lodge
- Description: Lodges, gates and archway to Campden Manor
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- Gate
- Description: Inner gateway to Old Campden House
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- Stable
- Description: Former stable attached to Campden Manor.
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- Ornamental Bridge
- Description: Lady Juliana's gateway and bridge
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- Manor House (featured building)
- Description: The house was burnt down during the Civil War around 1645 and remains a ruin.
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- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Part: ground/below ground level remains
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Chipping Campden
- References
References
- Verey, D., {The Buildings of England: Gloucestershire 1, The Cotswolds} (London: Penguin, 1970), p. 156 The Buildings of England: Gloucestershire 1: The Cotswolds
Contributors
Gloucestershire Gardens & Landscape Trust
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