Park/Garden record MNT26617 - Grounds at West Retford House

Summary

GARDEN (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century); LAWN (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century)

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 70010 81557 (325m by 300m)
Map sheet SK78SW
District Bassetlaw
Civil Parish East Retford, Bassetlaw

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

House with grounds shown on Sanderson's map of 1835. Throsby says "Before the principle front lies a kind of lawn or open space, ornamented with a variety of trees and shrubs, watered by a gentle stream." The house of late 18th century, now a restaurant, is listed grade II, stables and garden wall also grade II. (1)
See M11269 for West Retford House.


<1> Notts Historic Gardens Trust, 1995-1997, Notts Historic Parks and Gardens Files (Unpublished document). SNT4553.

<2> Sanderson G, 1835, 20 miles around Mansfield - 2 in (Map). SNT48.

<3> Throsby J, 1796, Thoroton's History of Notts Vol 3, p 449 (Published document). SNT1347.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Notts Historic Gardens Trust. 1995-1997. Notts Historic Parks and Gardens Files.
  • <2> Map: Sanderson G. 1835. 20 miles around Mansfield - 2 in.
  • <3> Published document: Throsby J. 1796. Thoroton's History of Notts Vol 3. p 449.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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