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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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