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Valewood Farm

Introduction

This was once the site of a small but elegant example of a 1920s garden in the style of Gertrude Jekyll. A Country Life Article (October 13, 1928, p. 523) gives a full description. The site is now a working farm with a new garden created to the north of the house.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Owners

Mr John Bishop

History

Period

  • 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
  • Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Associated People
Features & Designations

Features

  • Gardens
  • Farm
  • House
Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Agriculture And Subsistence

Period

20th Century (1901 to 1932)

Survival

Part: ground/below ground level remains

Civil Parish

Lurgashall

References

References

Contributors

  • Jennie Hook

  • Dr and Mrs W R Trotter

  • Sussex Gardens Trust