Sutton Park, Sutton on the Forest, York, England
Record Id: 3190
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Brief description of site
Sutton Park is a landscape park and garden associated with a country house. Features include the pond garden, a small arboretum, the rock garden, terraced gardens, a laburnum walk and the fernery.
Brief history of site
Adam Mickle created the original park and garden between 1720 and 1740. Thomas Atkinson rebuilt the house between 1750 and 1764. A small arboretum was created between 1837 to 1901. Peter Coats more recently created new designs including the laburnum walk, canal pond and pond garden. This work took place from 1963 to 1990.
Location information:
Address: Sutton on the Forest, YO61 1DR
Locality: York
Local Authorities:
North Yorkshire; Hambleton; Sutton-on-the-For
Historical County: North Riding of Yorkshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 100 | Grid Ref: | SE583645 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 54.07314 | Longitude: | -1.110542 |
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: manor house
Site first created: 1720 to 1740
Main period of development: Mid 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 100
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