Chillington, Wolverhampton, England
Record Id: 792
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Brief description of site
Chillington has the remains of an early formal layout, formal gardens, pleasure grounds and landscape park. The site covers approximately 344 hectares, and dates from around 1720 and earlier. Between 1761 and 1780, Capability Brown and James Paine were involved, and in 1911 there was work by Inigo Triggs.
Brief history of site
The first part of the present house was built in 1724, and a formal landscape was laid out around it. There were substantial alterations in 1786. The park was laid out in the 1760s.
Location information:
Address: Codsall Wood , WV8 1RE
Locality: Wolverhampton
Local Authorities:
Staffordshire; South Staffordshire; Brewood and Coven
Historical County: Staffordshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 127 | Grid Ref: | SJ864068 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 52.65875 | Longitude: | -2.202499 |
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Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: house
Site first created: Before 1724
Main period of development: Late 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 344
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