Madresfield Court, Great Malvern, England
Record Id: 2190
This site is NOT open to public.
Brief description of site
Madresfield Court is a house of 15th- and 16th-century origin, extensively remodelled in the 18th century and again in the second half of the 19th century, when it reached its present form. The house is surrounded by a moat and looks out over a large park. There is a Pulhamite rock garden and a walled kitchen garden.
Brief history of site
The estate is of 15th-century origins. The house was rebuilt in the 18th century, and again in the second half of the 19th century. Garden improvements in the 19th century included the formation of a rock garden by Pulham and the enlargement of the kitchen garden.
Location information:
Address: Madresfield, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 5AU
Locality: Great Malvern
Local Authorities:
Worcestershire; Malvern Hills; Madresfield
Historical County: Worcestershire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 150 | Grid Ref: | SO809475 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 52.12548 | Longitude: | -2.280409 |
Directions:
Two miles east of Great Malvern via the A449 and a minor road.
Key information:
Form of site: park
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: house
Site first created: 1400 to 1499
Main period of development: 16th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 205
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