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Brief description of site

Features of Abbey Gate College include formal gardens, hedges and parkland.

Brief history of site

The first recorded building at Saighton Grange was in the 15th century. The present building was built between 1861 and 1901.

Location information:

Address: Abbey Gate College, Saighton Grange, CH3 6EN

Locality: Saighton, Chester

Local Authorities:

Cheshire West and Chester; Saighton

Historical County: Cheshire

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 117 Grid Ref: SJ 443 618
Latitude: 53.15041 Longitude: -2.834312

Key information:

Form of site: landscape park

Purpose of site: ornamental garden

Context or principal building: school

Site first created: 1861 to 1901

Main period of development: 19th century

Survival: Extant

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