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Madingley Road, Pleasure Gardens

Introduction

Features of Madingley Road Pleasure Gardens include a summerhouse, an ornamental glasshouse and walks.

Each plot was individually designed and included a summerhouse, ornamental glasshouses and a variety of walks amongst flower beds, trees and shrubberies. Most of the plots were 0.1 hectare (.25 acre) and water was laid on by St John's College who owned the land, and collected an annual rent.

These gardens are similar to continental examples where larger gardens away from private residences were located outside the city walls or boundaries.

History

By 1860 a site to the north of Madingley Road had been let out for 13 plots for professionals who resided in Cambridge and wished to create a larger garden. By 1903 most of these pleasure gardens had been taken over for housing.

Period

  • Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
  • Victorian (1837-1901)
Features & Designations

Features

  • Glasshouse
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  • Summerhouse
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  • Walk
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Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • Cambridgeshire Gardens Trust