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Stetchworth Park

Introduction

Features of Stretchworth Park include a lake, avenue and a cottage ornee.

Stretworth Park has a cottage ornee, which is painted brick and has a half-hipped thatched roof with central square ridge stack. There is an entrance lodge, which is painted flint and has brick dressings. The park and gardens were elaborately laid out in the 19th century. The gardens contain a lake, an avenue and hothouses.
History

Stretchworth Park was created in 1796 as a private residence.

Period

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

Features

  • Cottage Ornee
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  • Gate Lodge
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  • Avenue
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  • Ornamental Lake
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  • Glasshouse
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  • Manor House (featured building)
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Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Extant

Civil Parish

Stetchworth

References

Contributors

  • Cambridgeshire Gardens Trust