Ston Easton Park, Bath, England
Record Id: 3129
This site is NOT open to public.
Brief description of site
Ston Easton has gardens and landscaped pleasure grounds of around 5 hectares and the remains of a park of some 87 hectares.
The site is now a hotel and wedding venue, and is open to guests.
Brief history of site
John Hippisley-Coxe (1715-69) began to rebuild a Tudor or earlier manor house which had been the family’s home in the 17th century. The grounds were laid out around 1793 by Humphry Repton. Further additions to the layout were made around 1814 by Lady Hippisley.
Location information:
Address: Ston Easton, BA3 4DF
Locality: Bath
Local Authorities:
Somerset; Mendip; Ston Easton
Historical County: Somerset
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 183 | Grid Ref: | ST625541 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.28479 | Longitude: | -2.539088 |
Directions:
The park is on the A37 11 miles south of Bath and Bristol.
Key information:
Form of site: country estate
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: hotel
Main period of development: Late 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 92
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