Dorothy Clive Garden, Willoughbridge, Market Drayton, England
Record Id: 1111
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Brief description of site
This early 20th-century garden occupies a disused quarry. The woodland garden features some of the original rhododendrons. There is also an alpine garden, gravel garden and mixed borders.
Brief history of site
The garden was laid out in 1937. It was the vision of Colonel Clive, designed for his wife Dorothy.
Location information:
Address: Willoughbridge, TF9 4EU
Locality: Market Drayton
Local Authorities:
Staffordshire; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Maer
Historical County: Staffordshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 127 | Grid Ref: | SJ752398 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 52.955 | Longitude: | -2.370594 |
Directions:
From the M6, take junction 15. Follow the A53 then the A51. The site is half-way between Stone and Nantwich.
Key information:
Form of site: garden
Purpose of site: ornamental garden
Context or principal building: house
Plant type/environment: quarry garden
Site first created: 1937
Main period of development: Mid 20th century
Survival: Extant
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