Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWater gardens, avenue and an associated earthwork, east of Court Farm

Water gardens, avenue and an associated earthwork, east of Court Farm

England
List entry 1007716
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Water gardens, avenue and an associated earthwork, east of Court Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising formal garden features and landscape elements located near Court Farm in Oxfordshire. The monument includes water gardens and an avenue, together with an earthwork component, which collectively represent designed landscape interventions of probable post-medieval date. Such features are characteristic of the ornamental estate management practices undertaken by landowners seeking to enhance the visual and functional qualities of their properties. The site's designation reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of historical land use and garden design conventions in the Oxfordshire countryside.

Water gardens, avenue and an associated earthwork, east of Court Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007716. View the official record →

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What is Water gardens, avenue and an associated earthwork, east of Court Farm?

Water gardens, avenue and an associated earthwork, east of Court Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising formal garden features and landscape elements located near Court Farm in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007716.

Who is responsible for protecting Water gardens, avenue and an associated earthwork, east of Court Farm?

Water gardens, avenue and an associated earthwork, east of Court Farm 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 1007716.

What other scheduled monuments are near Water gardens, avenue and an associated earthwork, east of Court Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rectangular earthwork, Hensington (3.6 km), Shipton-on-Cherwell churchyard cross (3.9 km), Deserted village of Hampton Gay (4.1 km).

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