Ascott Park, Stadhampton, Oxfordshire

Details

Accessibility

"The site, in a largely agricultural setting, occupies fairly level ground, with gentle slopes down to the south and west."

Brief description

"Earthwork remains of complex 16th-/17th-century multi-phase formal gardens and park surrounding the site of a manor house.

A substantial manor house existed on the site in around 1600. It was damaged under attack in 1642, re-built in 1660, burnt down in 1662 then re-built again. It was used as a dower house until at least 1728. The house disappeared in the early 19th century, and the park and most of the gardens are now either under pasture or wooded. Ascott Park farmhouse, a timber-framed fragment of what may have been associated stables or outbuildings, stands 250m south of the main entrance, subsequently used as a farmhouse and now a private residence.

The western building, a dovecote (C16, listed grade II), is built of red brick," and is shown on our location map.

Address

Ascott Park, Stadhampton, South Oxfordshire OX44 7UJ

Email

Phone

01793 445050

Website

https://www.parksandgardens.org/places/ascott-stadhampton

https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/6322106.solving-mysteries-ascott-park-stadhampton/

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1001086

Directions

"On the south-east side of Stadhampton on the B480. The main approach enters the park towards the centre of the north boundary, off the B480, and is marked by two tall, square gate piers (C17, listed grade II) set back off the road in a curved wall."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

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