Peterley Manor

Location/Address

None recorded

Type

Park or garden

Coherent areas of land designed and/or managed for leisure purposes.

Description

Nineteenth century gardens and parkland surrounded by woods marked on historic maps at Peterley manor The manor was granted to Geoffry Dormer in the 16th century and remained in the family untill the 20th century. The park extends to the rear of the house and is surrounded by woodland which predates the present house; the wood can be seen on the 1841 tithe map. The gardens of the house are shown on the 1st edition 6" OS maps and include formal features garden, lawn, beds, wooded walks, wilderness? And ponds. (NB it is thought that the site includes Peterley Wood) (B1+B2)

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Statement of Significance

Asset type

Nineteenth century gardens and parkland surrounded by woods marked on historic maps at Peterley manor

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Date Listed

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