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Armitage Park (also known as Hawkesyard Priory, Spode House, Hawkesyard Hall)

Introduction

Garden features, although heavily overgrown, include the remains of a lily pond, fountain and sunken walks. Remarkable rockwork can also be found, including a cave which appears to have been cut out of solid rock. A summerhouse, built on the side of a hill west of Spode House, is listed grade II. The park is now mostly under a golf course.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Owners

The Whorton family

History

Period

  • Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
  • Victorian (1837-1901)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: Hawkesyard Hall
  • Grade: II
  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: Summerhouse
  • Grade: II

Features

  • House (featured building)
  • Description: The house, built in Gothic Revival style, is now a venue for weddings and conferences.
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  • Pond
  • Description: Lily pond.
  • Fountain
  • Walk
  • Description: Sunken walks
  • Rockwork
  • Description: Remarkable rockwork includes a cave which appears to have been cut out of solid rock.
  • Summerhouse
  • Chapel
  • Description: The priory, which stands to the north of the hall.
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  • Cave
  • Description: Appears to have been cut out of solid rock.
  • Golf Course
  • Description: Park is now largely covered by a golf course.
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Commercial

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Part: standing remains

Civil Parish

Armitage with

References

Contributors

  • Staffordshire Gardens and Parks Trust