Introduction
Features of Kneesworth Hall include parkland and a rose garden.
The entrance drive to Kneesworth Hall winds through parkland, crossing a stream and climbing towards the Hall, which is hidden by large yews before being revealed round a bend. Some of the low brick walls around the rose garden remain.
Now Kneesworth House Hospital, it is used to care for young adults, continuing the work of the 2nd Viscount whose memorial is to be found in Bassingbourn churchyard.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
This site is a NHS hospital. http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/pages/Hospital.aspx?id=NTY04&v=0
- History
The Hall lies to the south-east of the village, just east of the Roman Ermine Street. Its predecessor, a much altered and enlarged early-17th century house, together with a small 18.4 hectare park, was purchased in 1900 by Sidney Holland, 2nd Viscount Knutsford. He rebuilt the house in 1903-4 to designs by Roland Plumb and enlarged the parkland.
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Drive
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- Garden Wall
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- Rose Garden
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- Manor House (featured building)
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- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Bassingbourn cum