Gardens at Heatherden Hall
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Type
Description
Remains of late nineteenth century gardens at Heatherden Hall, modified in 1932
Gardens originally constructed in 1870 when the house was built by Charles Reeks. In the 1930's the hall became the offices for Pinewood Studios. A more formal garden layout was constructed in 1932 which incorporated walks, water features and parterres. Recent APs show that parterres and formal gardens are still intact and well defined (B2).
Pulhamite work installed in early 20th century. Mentioned in James Pulham & Son's catalogue 'Hardy Herbaceous and Alpine Plants' of about 1930s (B3).
The complex formal and informal gardens for a mid-late C19 villa which was substantially enlarged in the early C20 when the gardens were re-designed with the addition of a lake, fountain and grotto by the notable landscape firm James Pulham & Sons. The house and gardens were retained as the core of the renowned Pinewood Film Studios, which opened in 1936 as a country club and for film locations. The garden retains much of the historic character and detailed layout established by the 1930s including hedges, sculpture, mature ornamental trees and other planting. (See report for detail)(B5).
Pulhamite work installed between 1902-1905 for Lt Colonel Grant Morden (B6).
Statement of Significance
Asset type
Remains of late nineteenth century gardens at Heatherden Hall, modified in 1932
Date Listed
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