Introduction
Courtstairs Chine is an ornamental walkway from the cliff top to the undercliff promenade, which was opened in 1926 by the Prince of Wales. It includes a rock garden made of Pulhamite stone.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
This is a municipal site for general public use.
Owners
Thanet District Council,
PO Box 9, Cecil Street, Margate, Kent,, CT9 1XZ
- History
Courtstairs Chine is situated at the western end of the Westcliff at Ramsgate. It was developed as an ornamental walkway from the cliff top to the under-cliff promenade and, as part of the St. Laurence complex, it was declared open by the Prince of Wales in 1926.
Period
- 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
- Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
- Features & Designations
Plant Environment
- Environment
- Rock Garden
Features
- Walk
- Pulhamite
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Plant Environment
Environment
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
20th Century (1901 to 2000)
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) 26 A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent
- Hitching, C {Rock Landscapes: The Pulham Legacy} (Garden Art Press, 2012) Rock Landscapes: The Pulham Legacy
Contributors
Kent Gardens Trust