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Snaresbrook Crown Court (also known as Infant Orphan Asylum, Royal Wanstead School)

Introduction

Snaresbrook Crown Court is the former Infant Orphan Asylum built by Sir Gilbert Scott, set in an informal landscape garden on the south side of Eagle Pond, Epping Forest. The grounds have fine cedar, oak, horse chestnut, ash, Scots pine, holly, yew and rhododendron, with sloping lawns to Eagle Pond.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The pedestrian entrance is open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm.

Directions

Tube: Snaresbrook (Central). Bus: W12, W14

History

Period

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

Designations

  • Conservation Area

  • Reference: Snaresbrook
  • Green Belt

Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Civil

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust