Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFormal and water gardens at Shireoaks Hall

Formal and water gardens at Shireoaks Hall

England
List entry 1021383
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1021383
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
15.86 hectares
Grid reference
SK 54667 80332
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Formal and water gardens at Shireoaks Hall is a designed landscape of the eighteenth century located in Nottinghamshire. The gardens comprise formal planting areas and ornamental water features characteristic of the period's aesthetic preferences, reflecting the status and taste of the hall's owners. These grounds form an integral part of the estate's historical development and demonstrate the investment in landscape design typical of gentry properties during this era. The surviving elements of the gardens contribute to understanding the broader context of the hall's occupation and use as a country seat.

Formal and water gardens at Shireoaks Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021383. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Formal and water gardens at Shireoaks Hall?

Formal and water gardens at Shireoaks Hall is a designed landscape of the eighteenth century located in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021383.

Who is responsible for protecting Formal and water gardens at Shireoaks Hall?

Formal and water gardens at Shireoaks Hall is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1021383.

What other scheduled monuments are near Formal and water gardens at Shireoaks Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Netherthorpe moated site (1 km), Lob Wells Shelter (1.6 km), Thorpe Salvin Old Hall (2.8 km).

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The ground beneath

The bedrock under Formal and water gardens at Shireoaks Hall

Formal and water gardens at Shireoaks Hall stands on Zechstein Group, bedrock that formed in the Late Permian. The rock here is dolomitised limestone and dolomite.

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Around Formal and water gardens at Shireoaks Hall

ThorpeRoman town · ~22.8 milesBattle of Stoke (Field) 1487Battle (1487) · ~22.9 miles