Chilton Park
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Type
Description
Sixteenth century gardens designed by John Croke, with early twentieth century additions
The first garden was apparently designed by the owner, John Croke, in 1529. There are now two pavillions and a walled garden area to the NW of the house, which is terraced. Area to the south is orchard. Work was also undertaken c.1914 by Lady Egerton (B8).
A garden and small park associated with a C16 manor house remodelled c.1740. With Tudor origins and mid-C18 additions including the fine forecourt (or cour d’honneur), the strongly compartmented garden layout incorporates earlier elements particularly the garden walls with Tudor fabric, and is the immediate setting for the notable house. The park is dominated by a mature lime avenue and contains an enigmatic formally-shaped pond of early origins that is not visible from the house or gardens. The adjacent village, wrapping around the gardens and part of the park, makes a strong contribution to the approaches and setting, particularly the church and churchyard to the wests, as does the wider rural Vale of Aylesbury setting including views eastwards to Upper Winchendon. See report for detail (B11).
Statement of Significance
Asset type
Sixteenth century gardens designed by John Croke, with early twentieth century additions
Date Listed
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