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Forebridge Villa

Introduction

The villa originally had a small lawned pleasure garden and a kitchen garden. Features include three substantial 19th-century Gothic garden follies which have suffered from vandalism. The house was taken over by the Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny in 1907 and is now a care home.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Owners

Sisters of St.Joseph of Cluny

Features & Designations

Features

  • Nursing Home (featured building)
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  • Folly
  • Description: A new owner acquired medieval stones from both St Mary?s and St Chad?s churches in Stafford and in 1844 made three substantial Gothic garden follies which have since suffered from vandalism.
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Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Survival

Part: standing remains

Electoral Ward

Forebridge

References

Contributors

  • Staffordshire Gardens and Parks Trust