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Gatcombe Court

Introduction

Gatcombe Court is a late-18th-century garden which was re-worked in the 20th century.

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History

Period

  • 18th Century (1701 to 1800)
  • Late 18th Century (1767 to 1800)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: Gatcombe Court
  • Grade: II*

Features

  • Topiary
  • Terrace
  • Hedge
  • Description: Yew hedge
  • Planting
  • Description: Roman herb garden designed by Jekka McVicar. This was constructed to mark the 1600th anniversary of the Roman settlement on the site.
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Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

1.2

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Long Ashton

References

Contributors

  • Avon Gardens Trust