Monument record MWX171 - Downe Hall pleasure grounds, Bridport

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Summary

Late 18th century pleasure grounds and landscape park at Downe Hall, with early 20th century formal gardens designed by E S Prior.

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Full Description

Late 18th century pleasure grounds and landscape park at Downe Hall, containing early Edwardian formal gardens. <1>

The park and pleasure grounds were laid out during the late 19th century for William Downe. The formal gardens were designed by E S Prior circa 1900. <2>

The formal gardens and informal pleasure grounds lie to the south of the house and the small landscape park lies to the north.


National Record of the Historic Environment, 1119864 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

<1> English Heritage, 1984-1987, Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset (Monograph). SWX1383.

<2> English Heritage, 2005, Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset (Revised) (Monograph). SDO17438.

<3> Prior, E S, 1901, The Studio, p183 (Article in serial). SWX1446.

<3> 1911, The Studio, p183 (Serial). SDO14465.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • --- Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1119864.
  • <1> Monograph: English Heritage. 1984-1987. Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset. Part 12.
  • <2> Monograph: English Heritage. 2005. Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset (Revised). 12.
  • <3> Serial: 1911. The Studio. 52. p183.
  • <3> Article in serial: Prior, E S. 1901. The Studio. 21. p183.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 468 932 (332m by 419m) Approximate
Map sheet SY49SE
Civil Parish Bridport; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 091
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 SE 114
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1119864

Record last edited

Jan 27 2025 2:04PM

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