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Part/component area of: Rode Hall

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Brief description of site

Rode Hall, formal garden was originally created by William Andrews Nesfield in 1861. Nesfield's design has been replaced by a central flower bed in a star shape and is planted with Queen Elizabeth II roses. A statue of a Wood Nymph made from bronze stands in the centre of the design.

Brief history of site

William Andrew's Nesfield created the formal garden in 1861. By 1914 the garden was in decline and was replaced by a simplier design.

Location information:

Address: Rode Hall, Church Lane, Scholar Green, ST7 3QP

Locality: Stoke on Trent, Cheshire

Local Authorities:

Cheshire East; Odd Rode

Historical County: Cheshire

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 118 Grid Ref: SJ 819 572
Latitude: 53.11167 Longitude: -2.271849

Key information:

Form of site: formal

Purpose of site: ornamental garden

Site first created: 1861

Main period of development: Mid 19th century

Survival: Extant

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