Forde Abbey, Chard, England
Record Id: 1355
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Brief description of site
Forde Abbey is an early-18th century formal gardens and landscape, remodelled in the late-19th century with extensive plantings. The gardens, of around 10 hectares, were restored and developed from the mid-20th century onwards. They lie within about 23 hectares of parkland.
Location information:
Address: Forde Abbey, Chard, Dorset, TA20 4LU
Locality: Chard
Local Authorities:
Dorset; West Dorset; Thorncombe
Historical County: Devon
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 193 | Grid Ref: | ST361050 |
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| Latitude: | 50.84098 | Longitude: | -2.908902 |
Directions:
The estate is 4 miles east of Chard, signposted from the A30, A358 and B3165.
http://www.fordeabbey.co.uk/pages/site.php?pgid=189Key information:
Form of site: country estate
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: house
Main period of development: Early 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 33
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