Monument record MLI90331 - Parkland associated with Witham Hall, Witham on the Hill
Summary
Parkland associated with Witham Hall, Witham on the Hill
Type and Period (3)
- LANDSCAPE PARK (Post Medieval to Modern - 1730 AD to 2050 AD)
- FISHPOND (Post Medieval to Modern - 1730 AD? to 2050 AD)
- PARK (Post Medieval to Modern - 1730 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 36380
Village and Hall belong to the Johnson family, descendants of Archdeacon Robert Johnson, founder of Oakham and Uppingham schools, sixteenth century Archdeacon of Leicester. The hall gardens were laid out by Thomas Mawson who designed the gardens at Thornton Curtis. Even as a school it makes a delightful Georgian/Edwardian ensemble. {1}
In 1903 to 1905 the gardens were laid out by Thomas Mawson, formal around the house, with a landscaped garden to the northwest. {3}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI6929 Bibliographic Reference: Thorold, Henry. 1999. Lincolnshire Houses. pages 178 to 179.
- <3> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). page 808.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 04937 16750 (887m by 1069m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITHAM ON THE HILL, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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