Royal Estate, Windsor Great Park, Windsor, England
Record Id: 3536
Site is open to the public. Opening may be limited, please check Visitor Information for any restrictions.
This site has the following component area(s):
Royal Estate, Windsor, the Castle and Home Park
Royal Estate, Windsor, Savill Garden and Valley Gardens
Royal Estate, Windsor, Cumberland Lodge
Royal Estate, Windsor, Frogmore Gardens
Royal Estate, Windsor, Royal Lodge
Royal Estate, Windsor, Virginia Water
Brief description of site
A Royal park of medieval origin, Windsor Great Park has been variously used and developed until the 20th century. The park covers about 2250 hectares and includes wood-, farm- and heathland, gardens and ponds.
Brief history of site
Windsor Great Park was created out of Windsor Forest as a royal hunting park from the 11th century, and by about 1365 had evolved approximately to its present, late 20th century, size and shape.
Location information:
Address: The Crown Estate Office, The Great Park, WIndsor, Berks, SL4 2HT
Locality: Windsor
Local Authorities:
Windsor and Maidenhead; Old Windsor
Historical County: Berkshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 175 | Grid Ref: | SU960720 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.43887 | Longitude: | -0.6202163 |
Directions:
Central Windsor.
Key information:
Form of site: royal park
Purpose of site: public park
Context or principal building: parks, gardens and urban spaces
Site first created: Before 1365
Main period of development: Medieval
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 2250
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