Pednor House/ Little Pednor Farm
Location/Address
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Type
Description
Early twentieth century Arts and Crafts style formal gardens at Pednor House laid out in 1911-19, possibly incorporating designs by Gertrude Jekyll
The first edition 6-inch OS map shows Pednor House with pond to the west of the house, possible formal gardens to south of the house and lawn garden with tree planting. Jekyll was commisioned to redo the grounds in the 1920s but it is unclear whether she ever got round to doing it. Subsequent maps do not show any detail of the garden although the grounds seem to appear intact. APs don't show any detail: no flower beds or formal layout visible, though possible terracing (B2).
Analysis of detailed design by Jekyll in 1919 for planting around a sundial (B3).
A country house and gardens developed 1911-12 in the Arts and Crafts style by architect Edwin
Forbes, incorporating and sensitively converting existing farm buildings, with some areas possibly
planned by Gertrude Jekyll, including in 1919. The focus of the design is the forecourt and its
approaches via the public lane which bisects it, enclosed by the house and former service buildings.
The complex use of materials, particularly brick, in the forecourt and related structures is of
particular note. The layout remains largely intact. See report for detail (B5).
Statement of Significance
Asset type
Early twentieth century Arts and Crafts style formal gardens at Pednor House laid out in 1911-19, possibly incorporating designs by Gertrude Jekyll
Date Listed
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