Sutton Court, Sutton St. Nicholas, Sutton St. Nicholas, Hereford, England
Record Id: 5668
This site is NOT open to public.
Brief description of site
Sutton Court is a late Georgian house with pleasure grounds and a small park. From the late 19th century the property was owned by R.O. Backhouse and his wife Sarah, who bred new cultivars of daffodils here, some of which survive in the grounds.
Brief history of site
The house, grounds and park appear to be of late 18th century origin. The daffodil breeding took place between 1886 and 1940.
Location information:
Locality: Sutton St. Nicholas, Hereford
Local Authorities:
Herefordshire, County of; Sutton
Historical County: Herefordshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 149 | Grid Ref: | SO534454 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 52.10496 | Longitude: | -2.681791 |
Directions:
Four miles north-east of Hereford via the A465 and a minor road.
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Context or principal building: house
Main period of development: Late 18th century
Survival: Extant
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