Enville, Stourbridge, England
Record Id: 1260
This site is NOT open to public.
Brief description of site
Enville has landscape pleasure grounds and a park. There is also a mid-18th century ferme ornee, probably by William Shenstone, with buildings by Sanderson Miller. The ornamental grounds were extended from 8 to 30 hectares by John Aiton, head gardener, in the mid-19th century.
Brief history of site
The manor of Enville was held from the early-16th century by the Greys. The site was much improved in the mid-18th century. In the mid-19th century, extensive flower gardens were laid out by the seventh Earl of Stamford.
Location information:
Address: Kinver Road, Enville, DY7 5HA
Locality: Stourbridge
Local Authorities:
Staffordshire; South Staffordshire; Enville
Historical County: Staffordshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 138 | Grid Ref: | SO825862 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 52.47345 | Longitude: | -2.259062 |
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: house
Site first created: After 1500
Main period of development: Mid 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 300
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