Monument record MLI92355 - Syston Park, Syston
Summary
Syston Park, Syston. The Hall in the park was built in 1766-75 and demolished in 1928
Type and Period (2)
- PARK (Post Medieval to Modern - 1720 AD? to 2050 AD)
- COUNTRY HOUSE (Demolished 1928, Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1766 AD to 1928 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
A park recorded on the first edition c.1880 and c.1905 Ordnance Survey maps as Syston Park, Syston. {1}{2}
The Hall (at SK 9408 4063) was built in 1766-75 by John Thorold (later the 9th Baronet) during his father's lifetime. His father lived at Cranwell. The park had already been landscaped in the early 18th century by the 4th Baronet who also planted many trees. {3}
The Hall was demolished in 1928.{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI9454 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1883-1888. 6 Inch County Series Map - First Edition. 1:10560. SK 94 SW.
- <2> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. SK 94 SW.
- <3> SLI6929 Bibliographic Reference: Thorold, Henry. 1999. Lincolnshire Houses. pp.171-73.
- <4> SLI1083 Bibliographic Reference: Terence R. Leach and Robert Pacey. 1990. Lost Lincolnshire Country Houses - Volume 1. pp.12-13.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9417 4090 (2685m by 1199m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SYSTON, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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