Introduction
The two 19th century cottages on the site are now a larger house. The rest of the site is currently being further developed, apparently for residential purposes. Nothing appears to remain of its previous garden history.
- History
Two 19th-century cottages currently on the site were made into one and underwent many later additions and alterations.
The garden was once a market garden (16 years ago) [researcher P. Harding 3.3.87].
In the 1980s, the garden was lovingly cared for by plant collector Eric Hilton. He was interested to find out where each plant grew best. The garden had a large collection of alpine houses and frames, raised beds, rock walls and peat beds, shrubs and herbaceous borders.
Record updated: 24/01/12
- Features & Designations
Features
- Wall
- Description: Rock walls.
- Herbaceous Border
- Raised Bed
- Garden Building
- Description: Alpine houses and frames.
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Extant
Hectares
0.4
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
Avon Gardens Trust