Monument record MDO1712 - Formal Gardens at Bingham's Melcombe, Melcombe Horsey

Formal gardens to Bingham's Melcombe, laid out during the 16th century, possibly after circa 1554. In 1949 Geoffrey Jellicoe was commissioned to restore the gardens, and his involvement continued intermittently until 1979. Planting plans were provided by Brenda Colvin.

Formal gardens of 16th century origin, restored late 1930s, c.5ha, within c.66ha parkland, pasture and woodland. Early 19th century ice house, 20m to north of house; 17th century dovecote 30m to north of house. To west of bowling green, boundary wall and summer house, dated 1748. Orchard further north and north east, bounded by avenue of mature trees. <2>

Formal gardens laid out during the 16th century, possibly after circa 1554. In 1949 Geoffrey Jellicoe was commissioned to restore the gardens. Jellicoe's involvement with the gardens continued intermittently until 1979. Planting plans were provided by Brenda Colvin. <3>

<1> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 scale map, 1983 (Map). SDO17396.

Name ST 72100230] Lower Gardens

<2> English Heritage, 1984-1987, Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset (Monograph). SWX1383.

<3> English Heritage, 2005, Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset (Revised) (Monograph). SDO17438.

<4> Historic England, Historic England Archive, AL0537 (Index). SDO14738.

Binghams Melcombe, Melcombe Horsey, Dorset: An album of four black-and-white prints taken in 1955 showing the house and gatehouse.

<5> National Record of the Historic Environment, 619213 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

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