18th century Landscape park and woodland, Langleys (EHER 7380)
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Summary
Landscape park and gardens to Langleys covering an area of 63 hectares. The park was landscaped in 1719 by Charles Bridgeman. Gardens were also laid out. The park was altered in 1803-1807 probably by Humphry Repton. By 1875 the park had been further extended and parterre gardens had been laid out. The gardens were further developed during the mid 20th century.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 697 138 (799m by 1179m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
Park and woodland dating to the 18th century with 19th century formal gardens there is also a 18th century ha-ha.
Garden activity uncertain before 1719 when Charles Bridgman was paid to lay out the grounds. He is thought to have made the ha-ha but this has also been attributed to Humphrey Repton, called in before 1803. Walled kitchen garden to SE. Continuous garden activity in 19th century and 20th century. <1>
Aerial Photographs <2><3>
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The Landscape park and gardens to Langleys cover an area of 63 hectares. The park was landscaped in 1719 by Charles Bridgeman. Gardens were also laid out. The park was altered in 1803-1807 probably by Humphry Repton. By 1875 the park had been further extended and parterre gardens had been laid out. The gardens were further developed during the mid 20th century. <1> <5>
Area = 40ha
Photographs <6> - <10>
Sources
- <1> SEX1928 LIST: Thacker, C.. 1987. Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England - 1987.
- <2> SEX52248 Aerial Photograph: Tyler, S.. 1986. Langleys, Great Waltham.
- <3> SEX52461 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. 1990. 272/3 & 4.
- <4> SEX54026 Map: English Heritage. 1988. Langleys, Essex. paper. 1:10,000. GD 1150.
- <5> SEX59806 LIST: English Heritage. 2001. Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England - 2001 Part 15 Essex.
- <6> SEX65464 Aerial Photograph: Saunders, H.. 2005. CP/05/16/12.
- <7> SEX65455 Aerial Photograph: Saunders, H.. 2005. CP/05/16/10 16/11 16/13. 3 Pics.
- <8> SEX57990 Aerial Photograph: Strachan, D.. 1996. CP/96-71-1 to 13.
- <9> SEX65456 Aerial Photograph: Saunders, H.. 2005. CP/05/04/08. 1 Pics.
- <10> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. BF082372.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL61-148
- NRHE identifier: 541509
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 SE 76