Pradhoe, (also known as Lawn, The and Pradoe), Oswestry, England
Record Id: 2697
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Brief description of site
Pradhoe has a park and gardens. John Webb laid out the gardens as the setting for a country house. Features include a rockery known as 'The Alps', a kitchen garden and a 'monastery garden' converted from a walled poultry yard in 1937.
Brief history of site
Pradoe was built in 1785 by John Dovason. John Webb designed the gardens and associated park (the Lawn) after 1803.
Location information:
Address: Pradoe, near Wierbrook, Oswestry, Shropshire., SY11 4ER
Locality: Oswestry
Local Authorities:
Shropshire; Ruyton-XI-Towns
Historical County: Shropshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 126 | Grid Ref: | SJ 359 248 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 52.81691 | Longitude: | -2.95255 |
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: country house
Site first created: 1785
Main period of development: Late 18th century
Survival: Part: standing remains
Site Size (Hectares): 50
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