Introduction
The walled gardens adjacent to the house probably date back to the 17th century, with 18th-century cob and brick walls (partially restored). The house, stables, walled garden and church form a site of strong group value.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01725517207Website
https://edmondshamhouse.com/Access contact details
The house is open every Wednesday in the months of April and October.
The gardens are open every Wednesday and Sunday from April to October 2pm to 5pm.For more detailed visitor information visit the Edmondsham House website.
Directions
The site is 1 mile south of Edmondsham, east of the A354.
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- History
16th - 19th Century
Edmondsham House was built in 1589, with additional 18th-century wings. The walled gardens adjacent to the house probably date from the 17th century, with mid-18th century cob and brick walls (partially restored).
There is extensive surviving evidence of 18th-century landscaping, and substantial survival of the parkland and woodland improvements dating to 1840-1860. This includes Black Walnut planting from the 1840s.
- Features & Designations
Features
- House (featured building)
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Stable Block
- Key Information
Type
Estate
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Cranborne
- References
References
- Hutchins, John {The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset, Volume III} (1870) 419 The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset, Volume III
- Newman, J and Pevsner, N {The Buildings of England: Dorset} (Harmondsworth: Penguin, 1972) 198 The Buildings of England: Dorset
- Paterson, Allen {Gardens of Britain: 2nd volume, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight} (London: Batsford, 1978) The Gardens of Britain 2: Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
- David Hares Landscape Architecture {Edmondsham House Heritage Management Plan} (2003) Edmondsham House Heritage Management Plan