Introduction
A house and associated gardens originating in the late 13th century, with many later alterations and additions.Archaeological research indicates that formal gardens were laid out in the 17th century, with evidence of raised terraces and a canal system with fish pond. Residue of sixteenth century parkland survives beyond the gardens. The current site occupies approximately 1 hectare.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Directions
North of Stratford-on-Avon, south of the A46
- Features & Designations
Style
Classical Landscape
Features
- Great House (featured building)
- Description: Clopton house was built around 1600 in a quadrangular plan and later remodelled in the Restoration style. The house was the home of the Clopton family until the 18th century. It is believed to have been visited by Shakespeare and is one of several places where he is said to have been married. The house was rented in 1605 by Ambrose Rockwood, one of the Gunpowder Plot conspirators.
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- Gateway
- Description: Gate piers to north west of Clopton House have brick band below ashlar cornice with finial in the form of a lion holding cartouche.
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- Description: Gatepiers approximately 20 metres south of Verney Drive are late 17th century Ashlar on coursed limestone bases. Pier with rebated angles has entablature and ball finial. Inner faces have a niche with impost band and shell vault; outer faces have tall round-headed recess. The piers formed part of the entrance to Clopton Park, but are now surrounded by a late 20th century housing estate.
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- Description: Gate piers to north west of Clopton House have brick band below ashlar cornice with finial in the form of a lion holding cartouche.
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- Key Information
Type
Park
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Extant
Hectares
1
Open to the public
Yes
- Related Documents
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CLS 1/1198
A Survey of the Landscape
Debois Landscape Survey Group - 1996
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CLS 1/1198