Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of Rotherwas House, earthwork remains of formal gardens, and Rotherwas Chapel

Site of Rotherwas House, earthwork remains of formal gardens, and Rotherwas Chapel

England
List entry 1014880
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The site of Rotherwas House is an ancient monument in Herefordshire comprising earthwork remains of formal gardens and associated structures near Rotherwas Chapel. The gardens, which survive as substantial ridge and furrow earthworks and terraced features, date principally to the seventeenth century and represent the planned landscape of a now-vanished country house. The earthworks preserve evidence of formal garden design including raised terraces and linear features characteristic of early modern estate layout. Together with the adjacent chapel, these remains constitute an important record of gentry settlement and domestic landscape organisation in medieval and post-medieval Herefordshire.

Site of Rotherwas House, earthwork remains of formal gardens, and Rotherwas Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014880. View the official record →

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What is Site of Rotherwas House, earthwork remains of formal gardens, and Rotherwas Chapel?

The site of Rotherwas House is an ancient monument in Herefordshire comprising earthwork remains of formal gardens and associated structures near Rotherwas Chapel. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014880.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of Rotherwas House, earthwork remains of formal gardens, and Rotherwas Chapel?

Site of Rotherwas House, earthwork remains of formal gardens, and Rotherwas Chapel 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 1014880.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Rotherwas House, earthwork remains of formal gardens, and Rotherwas Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of medieval village (1.7 km), Dinedor Camp (2.3 km), Standing cross in St Cuthbert's churchyard (4.9 km).

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