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Brief description of site

Rockingham Castle has formal gardens to the west and south, laid out in the 16th century. There are also 17th-century terraced gardens and further 19th-century additions. The 192-hectare site is under continuing development. More than seven hectares have been planted with yew hedges and columns to show the footprint of the medieval castle.

Brief history of site

Rockingham Castle was built in the 11th century. The park was originally a deer park, enlarged in 1485 and landscaped in the 18th century. Anthony Salvin was brought in to refurbish it in 1836.

Location information:

Address: Rockingham Castle, Rockingham, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8TH

Locality: Corby

Local Authorities:

Northamptonshire; Corby; Rockingham

Historical County: Northamptonshire

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 141 Grid Ref: SP867913
Latitude: 52.5127 Longitude: -0.7238758

Directions:

One mile north of Corby, off the A6003 Oundle to Corby road.

Key information:

Form of site: garden

Current use of site: ornamental garden

Context or principal building: castle

Main period of development: 17th century

Survival: Extant

Site Size (Hectares): 192

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