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Acton Reynald Park

Pgds 20090123 145940 Acton Scott Hall C17Th Gate Piers Probably Resited Opposite Church 1994
Pgds 20090123 143028 Acton Reynald Hall The Formal Terraced Gardens Probably Of C1840 To The Side Of The Hall 1994
Pgds 20090123 141937 Acton Reynard Hall Gate From Park 1994
Pgds 20090123 142540 Acton Reynald Hall Tazza On Forecourt 1994

Introduction

Acton Reynald has a hall with an associated park and woodland. There are also extensive formal and kitchen gardens.

History

Acton Reynald park was created by the Corbet family during the 17th century. The village of Acton Reynald was completely demolished and not relocated to accomodate the hall and park (Raven: 2005, 8).

The hall was largely rebuilt in around 1800 (Newman and Pevsner: 1958, 51). It is possible that the park was remodelled at around the same time. It is worth noting that the park does not appear on Robert Baugh's map of Shropshire dating to 1808 (Trinder: 1983) or the C & J Greenwood map of Shropshire dating to 1827. The Ordnance Survey map of 1891 does record the park as well as recording a 'target' on the edge of the woodland south west of the hall.

North of the hall are extensive formal and kitchen gardens dating to the mid-19th century. At least part of the kitchen garden complex, including two pavilions dates back to 1847. In 1851 the gardens were managed by Francis Bell (Bagshaw: 1851, 311).

Features & Designations

Features

  • Gate Lodge
  • Gate Lodge
  • Gate Lodge
  • Obelisk
  • Description: The obelisk is located west of the hall.
  • Pond
  • Boat House
  • Conservatory
  • Greenhouse
  • Pavilion
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  • Pavilion
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Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Ornamental

Survival

Part: standing remains

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Moreton Corbet

References

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