PRN 23679 A 17th century Dutch-style formal garden created following the relocation of Cressy Hall to its present site in the 17th century. The medieval moated site of Cressy Hall (PRN 22452) is believed to have formed part of these formal gardens. An area of raised ground to the west of the moat is believed to date from this post-medieval landscaping period. A broad straight water channel to the west of the moat represents an ornamental canal. The channel is tree-lined and circa 180m in length. The moated island, raised ground and canal are the only visible remains of a formerly extensive garden arrangement. A drawing dating to 1735 shows two broad water channels, which correspond roughly with the location of the surviving channel, lined by trees at the southern edge of a geometric garden layout which included regular beds and avenues.{1} A historic park is recorded on the first edition and 1905 Ordnance Survey maps at Cressy Hall, Gosberton. {2}{3}