Wightwick Manor, Wolverhampton, England
Record Id: 3515
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Brief description of site
The site has an Arts and Crafts style house with strong associations with William Morris. The gardens were laid out by Alfred Parsons, with the addition of a terrace by Thomas Mawson. The National Trust has created a Mawson style garden based upon ideas from his published works.
Brief history of site
In 1887 Theodore Mander purchased part of the Wightwick estate. The 17th-century house and outbuildings were renovated, and a new house built to one side which was named Wightwick Manor. Thomas Mawson began the main scheme for the house's gardens after 1900.
Location information:
Address: Wightwick Bank, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8EE
Locality: Wolverhampton
Local Authorities:
West Midlands; Wolverhampton
Historical County: Staffordshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 139 | Grid Ref: | SO869985 |
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| Latitude: | 52.58415 | Longitude: | -2.194775 |
Directions:
The site is off the A454, 3 miles west of Wolverhampton.
Key information:
Form of site: formal garden
Purpose of site: ornamental garden
Context or principal building: house
Site Style : Arts and Crafts
Site first created: 1887 to 1893
Main period of development: Late 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 7
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