Bestbeech St. Mary, (also known as Best Beech Place), Wadhurst, Wealden, England
Record Id: 4982
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Brief description of site
Bestbeech St. Mary is an early-20th-century garden with formal terraces, rose and water gardens. It was laid out from 1927, following plans by Gertrude Jekyll, as the setting for an Arts and Crafts-style house designed by architect Harold Turner.
Brief history of site
In 1926 the Sussex-based architect Harold Turner was commissioned by a Julian Leacock to build a house at Best Beech Hill, on the outskirts of the village of Wadhurst.
Location information:
Address: Best Beech Hill, TN5 6JE
Locality: Wadhurst, Wealden
Local Authorities:
East Sussex; Wealden; Wadhurst
Historical County: Sussex
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 199 | Grid Ref: | TQ620308 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.0537 | Longitude: | 0.3100481 |
Key information:
Form of site: garden
Purpose of site: ornamental garden
Context or principal building: house
Site Style : Arts and Crafts
Site first created: 1926 to 1927
Main period of development: Early 20th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 10
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