NHER 33511 (Monument record) - War Memorial Park (The Oaks), North Walsham
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG22NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH WALSHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Norfolk Historic Gardens Survey (S1) grade two-star (regional importance).
Area purchased by Withers family in 1690. Road moved to west of mansion in 1790. Faden (S2) shows small park. 19th century documents referring to Great Park may suggest an earlier origin. Mansion rebuilt around 1809 with 329m (360 yards) of fruit tree walls, kitchen gardens, hot houses etc. Tree planting in park. Octagonal orangery constructed afterwards.
By 1843 Reverend Spurdens the antiquary was the owner. Much altered and extended to south up to 1843; new lodge and belt aloong west side.
By 1886 more fields taken in as pasture.
House (three bays, three storeys with pediment, single storey classical side wings) demolished in 1930. Part of grounds became war memorial park in 1949, part school playing fields, part built over.
County number applies only to open areas and gardens.
See survey (S1) for full details.
E. Rose (NLA), 11 March 1998.
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Record last edited
Nov 24 2006 10:40AM