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Site is open to the public. Opening may be limited, please check Visitor Information for any restrictions.

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Brief description of site

Russell Gardens are located across the road from Bushy Ruff park and Kearnsey Abbey (see separate description). The gardens have a formal design, featuring terraces, steps and a canal.

Brief history of site

The garden of the Victorian mansion was designed by Thomas Mawson in 1901.

Location information:

Address: Alkham Road , CT16 3DZ

Locality: Dover

Local Authorities:

Kent; Dover

Historical County: Kent

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 179 Grid Ref: TR284438
Latitude: 51.14786 Longitude: 1.26426

Key information:

Form of site: garden

Purpose of site: public park

Context or principal building: parks, gardens and urban spaces

Site Style : formal

Site first created: 1901

Main period of development: Early 20th century

Survival: Extant

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