Monument record MLI91836 - Gardens at Thorpe Hall, Louth
Summary
Gardens at Thorpe Hall, Louth.
Type and Period (2)
- PARK (Post Medieval to Modern - 1584 AD to 2050 AD)
- FORMAL GARDEN (Edwardian to 21st Century - 1906 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
The 20 acre grounds to Thorpe Hall include a deer park and a lake. The current formal gardens were laid out by Gertrude Jekyll in 1906. {1}
Within the grounds is a listed 18th century wrought iron garden gateway (see PRN 47833). {2}
The park currently (2006) has a small herd of Fallow deer. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI12156 Report: QuBE Planning Ltd.. 2008. Louth Conservation Area Appraisal. Westgate Fields.
- <2> SLI7686 Index: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 8/45.
- <3> SLI12250 Bibliographic Reference: Manning, C.J.. 2006. Deer and Deer Parks of Lincolnshire. p.69.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3177 8702 (777m by 550m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LOUTH, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | SOUTH ELKINGTON, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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