Salutation, The, Sandwich, England
Record Id: 2901
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Brief description of site
The Salutation is an early-20th-century garden of 2.5 hectares (1.2 hectares registered) designed by Edwin Lutyens, possibly with advice from Gertrude Jekyll. Features include a holm oak walk, bowling green, rose garden, terrace, and a new tropical garden.
Brief history of site
The Salutation and the architectural outline of its garden were designed and built in 1911-12 by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Under new ownership since 2004, the site has been restored from significant neglect, and is now open as 'The Secret Gardens of Sandwich'.
Location information:
Address: Knightrider Street, Sandwich, CT13 9NT
Locality: Sandwich
Local Authorities:
Kent; Dover; Sandwich
Historical County: Kent
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 179 | Grid Ref: | TR334581 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.27421 | Longitude: | 1.344918 |
Directions:
The site is on the eastern side of Sandwich.
Key information:
Form of site: formal garden
Purpose of site: ornamental garden
Context or principal building: hotel
Site first created: 1911 to 1912
Main period of development: Early 20th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 2.5
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