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Brief description of site

Carshalton House has the remains of an early 18th century landscape park. The site is enclosed by high walls (Listed Grade II), of red brick with red brick or rendered plinths.

Brief history of site

Carshalton House was built in the late 17th century for Edward Carlton. The garden was created for Sir John Fellowes between 1718 and 1721, possibly by Charles Bridgeman.

Location information:

Address: St Philomena's School for Girls, Pound Street, Carshalton, SM5 3PS

Locality: Sutton

Local Authorities:

Greater London; Sutton; Carshalton Central

Historical County: Surrey

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 187 Grid Ref: TQ277644
Latitude: 51.36432 Longitude: -0.1670939

Key information:

Form of site: landscape park

Purpose of site: Ornamental

Context or principal building: school

Site first created: Before 1700

Main period of development: Early 18th century

Survival: Extant

Site Size (Hectares): 11

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