Biddulph Grange, Stoke-on-Trent, England
Record Id: 405
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This site has the following component area(s):
Biddulph Grange, Italian Garden
Biddulph Grange, Chinese Garden
Biddulph Grange, Egyptian Garden
Brief description of site
Biddulph Grange has gardens and pleasure grounds divided into connecting garden 'rooms'. Hedges, rocks and banks are used to conceal each separate area. There is a pinetum, fernery and rose garden, and world-themed gardens including China and Egypt.
Brief history of site
James Bateman created Biddulph Grange between 1840 and 1859, assisted by Edward William Cooke. The National Trust took over ownership of the site in 1988.
Location information:
Address: Grange Road, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 7SD
Locality: Stoke-on-Trent
Local Authorities:
Staffordshire; Staffordshire Moorlands; Biddulph
Historical County: Staffordshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 118 | Grid Ref: | SJ892591 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 53.12895 | Longitude: | -2.16286 |
Key information:
Form of site: garden
Purpose of site: ornamental garden
Context or principal building: great house
Site first created: 1840 to 1859
Main period of development: Mid 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 44
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