Introduction
The 1st edition Ordnance Survey map shows pools, parkland and a shrubbery around the house. The Ordnance Survey map from 1910 shows banking and steps to the south of the house. The 1987 Ordnance Survey map shows Beacon Farm to the north of the house, which may be a separate entity.
- History
Edward Wormold bought Beacon Farm in 1882, building a sizeable mansion re-named Chelwood Beacon and acquiring additional land. From 1900 Sir Henry S.C. Clarke Jervoise lived there until he died in May 1911. The estate passed to the 6th Earl Donoughmore who was at Verdun in World War 1. He brought back chestnuts back from Verdun, which he planted at Chelwood. The Earl died in 1948 and since then the Beacon has been home for the elderly.
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Features
- House (featured building)
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Pool
- Parkland
- Shrubbery
- Steps
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Part: standing remains
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Danehill
- References
Contributors
Shirley Penny
Sussex Gardens Trust