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Tusmore House (also known as Tusmore Park)

Introduction

Tusmore was originally a 14th-century park developed in the 17th century to include formal gardens and avenues around a manor house. A new house was designed by Robert Mylne and built in 1770. Pleasure grounds were added, the park was landscaped and a Temple of Peace was constructed. An Arts and Crafts garden was designed in the early-20th century by Imrie and Angell (architects).

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Directions

off the A43, north-east of M40 junction 10

History

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Associated People
Features & Designations

Designations

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: Dovecote
  • Grade: II
  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: Granary
  • Grade: II
  • Scheduled Ancient Monument

  • Reference: site of DMV

Features

  • Dovecote
  • Ornamental Lake
  • House (featured building)
  • Description: The house has a neo-Georgian design.
  • Earliest Date:
  • Latest Date:
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Hardwick-with-Yel