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Mere House, Mereworth

Pgds 20090813 124948 House And Lake From Se 1

Introduction

Mere House was originally a late-18th century informal park and lake associated with the rectory created in 1780. The site now includes a Victorian (1837-1901) garden. There is a further garden and many trees planted from 1958. Features include several specimen trees various walks and a nut platt. Much of the site remains unchanged to the north and west of the house.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The site is open throughout the year by appointment, as well as several open days for the NGS and other charities.

Owners

Andrew Wells

History

Period

  • 18th Century (1701 to 1800)
  • Late 18th Century (1775 to 1799)
Features & Designations

Features

  • Specimen Tree
  • Walk
  • Lake
  • Rectory (featured building)
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  • Lawn
  • Description: Extensive lawns.
  • Earthwork
  • Description: There is a large perimeter bund on the southern and western edges of the park. The bund measures 400 metres x 80 metres x 2.5 to 8 metres high. It was created to reduce road noise, and is now planted with trees. It is thought to be the largest private earthwork in Kent.
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Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Mereworth

References