Park/Garden record MNT26638 - Grounds at Berry Hill Hall, Mansfield

Summary

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

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 55058 59302 (880m by 728m)
Map sheet SK55NE
District Mansfield
Civil Parish Mansfield, Mansfield

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Bury Hill House and grounds shown on Chapman's map of 1774, and on Sanderson 1835 with features including lawn and pond. Throsby says that the late Mr Bilbie "greatly improved the house and grounds, which are laid out with taste" . The house, from early 18th century, is listed grade II, as are the stables, coach house, cart shed and sundial . (1)
See M10532 for Berry Hill Hall.


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 Notts Historic Gardens Trust, 1995-1997, Notts Historic Parks and Gardens Files (Unpublished document).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

<2> Chapman J, 1774, Nottinghamshire - approx 1in (Map). SNT550.

<3> Sanderson G, 1835, 20 miles around Mansfield - 2 in (Map). SNT48.

<4> Throsby J, 1790, Thoroton's History of Notts Vol 2, p 316 (Published document). SNT1346.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Notts Historic Gardens Trust. 1995-1997. Notts Historic Parks and Gardens Files.
  • <2> Map: Chapman J. 1774. Nottinghamshire - approx 1in.
  • <3> Map: Sanderson G. 1835. 20 miles around Mansfield - 2 in.
  • <4> Published document: Throsby J. 1790. Thoroton's History of Notts Vol 2. p 316.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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