Munstead Wood, Godalming, England
Record Id: 2363
This site is NOT open to public.
Brief description of site
Munstead Wood has the outline plan of gardens of around four hectares, which remain from an original layout of around six hectares. Although the site is not generally open to the public, there are occasional open days. Please see:
http://www.rhs.org.uk/rhsgardenfinder/GardenFinder3.asp?ID=362
Brief history of site
Munstead Wood was Gertrude Jekyll's own garden, laid out from 1882 onwards. The grounds are now in divided ownership, but the main garden area is still attached to Jekyll's house.
Location information:
Address: Heath Lane, Busbridge, GU7 1UN
Locality: Godalming
Local Authorities:
Surrey; Waverley; Godalming
Historical County: Surrey
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 186 | Grid Ref: | SU982427 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.17512 | Longitude: | -0.5966308 |
Directions:
The site is on the B2130, one mile south of Godalming.
Key information:
Form of site: garden
Current use of site: ornamental garden
Context or principal building: house
Site Style : Arts and Crafts
Site first created: 1882 to 1932
Main period of development: Late 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 6
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