Introduction
Chewton Place has 18th-century pleasure grounds, bounded by the river and a ha-ha. It contains a rubble-built folly tower, known as the Owl Hoot. The house is a private residence and not open to the public.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Private house, not open to public
- History
Period
18th Century (1701 to 1800)
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Chewton Place
- Grade: II
Features
- River
- Ha-ha
- Tower
- Description: Rubble-built folly tower.
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
18th Century (1701 to 1800)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
1.6
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Keynsham
- References
Contributors
Avon Gardens Trust