Scotney Castle, Royal Tunbridge Wells, England
Record Id: 2924
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Brief description of site
Scotney Castle has gardens and woodland of 7 hectares set within a larger park and woodland of some 117 hectares. The gardens were laid out in the mid-19th century and again in the mid-20th century. They feature an ice house thatched in heather and a lake.
Brief history of site
The new house was built on a hill between 1837 and 1844. The old house was largely demolished and the ruin became (intentionally) an integral part of the picturesque view from the hill.
Location information:
Address: Lamberhurst, TN3 8JN
Locality: Royal Tunbridge Wells
Local Authorities:
Kent; Tunbridge Wells; Lamberhurst
Historical County: Kent
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 188 | Grid Ref: | TQ690354 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.09301 | Longitude: | 0.4119801 |
Directions:
The site is one mile south-east of Lamberhurst (left off the A21). Please see:http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-scotneycastlegarden/w-scotneycastlegarden-gettingthere.htm/w-scotneycastlegarden-gettingthere.htm
Key information:
Form of site: garden
Purpose of site: ornamental garden
Context or principal building: castle
Site first created: 1837 to 1844
Main period of development: Mid 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 7
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