Shugborough, Stafford, England
Record Id: 2977
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Brief description of site
Shugborough has mid-18th-century pleasure grounds, landscape park and walled garden. There are some notable garden buildings by James Stuart and John Webb. There is a formal garden designed by William Andrews Nesfield in about 1855.
Brief history of site
The park has undergone two main phases of development, from around 1720 to 1773, and 1795 to 1805. The park was extended around 1795 after a flood. The site was restored after 1966.
Location information:
Address: Milford, ST17 0XB
Locality: Stafford
Local Authorities:
Staffordshire; Stafford; Colwich
Historical County: Staffordshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 127 | Grid Ref: | SJ992225 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 52.80006 | Longitude: | -2.013307 |
Directions:
The site is 6 miles east of Stafford, off junction 13 of the M6. See:
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-shugboroughestate/w-shugboroughestate-gettingthere.htm
Key information:
Form of site: country estate
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: historic house
Site first created: 1720 to 1805
Main period of development: Mid 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 288
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