Introduction
Rockwood has the remains of small country park, formerly Yate House. The gardens were partly built over when the house was restored in 1990. This record was checked with South Gloucestershire Historic Monument Records Officer - June 2010.
The site has the remains of a small country park, formerly Yate House. This was partly built over when the house was restored in 1990. There are mature native and ornamental trees (some with railings), a lodge and an avenue. The site is of interest as the home of Dearman Birchall, who kept a diary of daily life published in 1984 as Verey D. The Diary of a Victorian Squire.
The house dates from the late-18th century. It is listed grade II and has an apsidal orangery attached.
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Rockwood
- Grade: II
Features
- House (featured building)
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Tree Feature
- Description: There are mature trees, both native and ornamental.
- Railings
- Garden Building
- Description: Lodge.
- Avenue
- Orangery
- Description: Apsidal orangery attached to the main house.
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Part: standing remains
Hectares
8.1
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Yate
- References
Contributors
Avon Gardens Trust