Hall Place, Bexley, Dartford, England
Record Id: 1588
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Brief description of site
Hall Place is a Grade I listed manor house surrounded by extensive parkland on the banks of the River Cray at Bexley. There are formal gardens around the house, with topiary and herbaceous borders. The walled gardens contain a plant nursery.
Brief history of site
The manor was built for merchant Sir John Champneys between 1537 and 1540. The gardens have been developed over a long period, from the 16th to the 20th centuries.
Location information:
Address: Hall Place, Bourne Road, Bexley , DA5 1PQ
Locality: Dartford
Local Authorities:
Greater London; Bexley
Historical County: Kent
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 177 | Grid Ref: | TQ501743 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.4478 | Longitude: | 0.1586206 |
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Key information:
Form of site: garden
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: great house
Site first created: 1537
Main period of development: Early 20th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 65
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