Introduction
The site has been inhabited since at least the 16th century. The most recent house, dating to 1771, has been demolished. The surrounding landscape was laid out by Lancelot Brown before 1774. It has since been ploughed out.
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- History
The house was the 16th-century home of the Astons, Barons Forfar, who built the 1580 gatehouse (restored by the Landmark Trust in the late-20th century). The site was afterwards the home of the Cliffords until 1894. The house was demolished in the 18th century and rebuilt by Richard Trubshaw in 1721. It was altered and the grounds were landscaped by Lancelot Brown before 1774.
The vista towards the Trent and Mersey canal was improved by William Emes, who had the canal widened to give the impression of a lake known as the Tixall Broad. The house was demolished, leaving a semi-circular stable block. The stables were converted in the late-20th century to houses, and the Brown landscape was ploughed out.
Period
- 18th Century (1701 to 1800)
- Late 18th Century (1767 to 1800)
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Gatehouse
- Grade: I
Features
- Canal
- Description: The Trent and Mersey canal was widened to give the impression of a lake known as the Tixall Broad.
- Gatehouse
- Description: Restored by the Landmark Trust in the late-20th century.
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- Latest Date:
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Food/drink production
Period
18th Century (1701 to 1800)
Survival
Part: ground/below ground level remains
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Tixall
- References
References
- Stroud, D. {Capability Brown}, (1975) p153-4. Capability Brown (Country Life article)
- White, W. {A History, Gazetteer and Directory of Staffordshire}, (1851) ref: James Tyrer Esq A History, Gazetteer and Directory of Staffordshire
- {Aston Family Papers} Aston Family Papers
- {Chetwynd of Ingestre, Plan} (1819) Chetwynd of Ingestre, Plan 1819
- {Tixall Sale Catalogue} (1833) Tixall Sale Catalogue 1833