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Part/component area of: Tatton Park

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Brief description of site

The Japanese Garden was created in the early 20th century by Japanese workmen who were brought to Tatton. It was designed in the style of the tea garden but has Western influences as well. Features include a Shinto shrine, Japanese lanterns, and a pond with bridge and adjacent summerhouse.

Brief history of site

The garden was created around 1910. It was restored from 2000 to 2001 for the Japan Festival.

Location information:

Address: Tatton Park, WA16 6QN

Locality: Knutsford, Cheshire

Local Authorities:

Cheshire East; Knutsford

Historical County: Cheshire

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 109 Grid Ref: SJ 745 816
Latitude: 53.33069 Longitude: -2.384355

Key information:

Form of site: garden

Purpose of site: ornamental garden

Site Style : Japanese-style garden

Site first created: 1910 to 1919

Main period of development: Early 20th century

Survival: Extant

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