Introduction
The landscape garden at Hampden House dates from the mid-18th century and retains some elements of a formal layout. There is an area of woodland with an avenue to the the east.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Grade: I
Features
- Tree Avenue
- Description: The avenue is composed of lime trees.
- Prospect Mound
- Description: This mound has also been interpreted as a motte or windmill mound.
- Garden Building
- Description: An avenue through woodland extending for 2km terminating in octagonal lodges known as 'The Pepper Boxes'.
- House (featured building)
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Great and Little
- References
References
- Smith, N, {Historic Parks and Gardens Register Review (Buckinghamshire Stage 1)} (Aylesbury: Buckinghamshire County Museum Archaeological Service, 1998) Gardens Register Review (Buckinghamshire) (Stage 1)