Brancepeth Castle, Kitchen Garden, Brancepeth, Durham, England
Record Id: 3750
This site is NOT open to public.
Part/component area of: Brancepeth Castle
Brief description of site
Brancepeth Castle Kitchen Garden is about 3 hectares in size. The garden lies south east of the castle. It is an elongated polygonal shape with a terraced walk on the outer west and south sides. Other features include the Garden House which probably dates to the early-19th century.
Brief history of site
The first documented record of the kitchen garden is found on a painting dating to around 1680.
Location information:
Address: Brancepeth Castle, DH7 8EA
Locality: Brancepeth, Durham
Local Authorities:
County Durham; Brancepeth
Historical County: Durham
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 93 | Grid Ref: | NZ 223 377 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 54.73379 | Longitude: | -1.655211 |
Directions:
Lies five miles to the south west of the city of Durham in Brancepeth village, which is on the A690.
Key information:
Form of site: kitchen garden
Site first created: 1680
Main period of development: Late 17th century
Survival: Unknown
Site Size (Hectares): 3
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