Brief Description
The late-17th-century hall was associated with a formal garden in the early-18th century. A wilderness with rides is discernable, though overgrown, and a 19th-century kitchen garden also remains.
History
The late-17th-century hall was remodelled in 1848 by the Monckton family. During the early-18th century there appears to have been a formal garden near the house with orchards, parterres, a canal and woodland walks. The formal gardens had disappeared by 1766 though two summerhouses had been added.
- Features
- House (featured building)
- Description: The hall was re-modelled in 1848.
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- Gate
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- Icehouse
- Description: The icehouse is of painted red brick with a limewashed interior.
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- Ornamental Bridge
- Description: The bridge is of blue brick with teracotta and stone decoration.
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- Steps
- Description: There are four sets of stone steps in the Italian garden.
- Garden Wall
- Description: The wall frames the Italian garden.
- Authorities
Civil Parish
- Lapley, Stretton
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Contributors
Staffordshire Gardens and Parks Trust