Research Projects
When he lived and worked in Shropshire in the 1990's Dr. Paul Stamper identified over 300 sites in Shropshire which might be defined as an historic designed landscape. More detailed studies were undertaken on approximately 50 sites and recorded in a Parks and Gardens Compendium which formed the basis of Dr. Stamper's influential book 'The Historic Parks and Gardens of Shropshire'.
As a result of Dr. Stamper's work, designed landscapes in Shropshire have been divided into three categories: 32 sites of National Importance; 55 of Local Importance and over 200 sites of local interest. As the majority of these sites have not been researched and recorded, Shropshire Parks & Gardens Trust have set up the Research and Recording Project to ensure that detailed information on individual sites is available in future to assist the important work of site conservation and management.
| Name of site | Grade |
|---|---|
| Acton Burnell Park, Acton Burnell | II |
| Albrighton Hall, Pimhill | II |
| Aldenham Park, Morville | II |
| Attingham Park, Atcham | II* |
| Berwick Hall, Shrewsbury | II |
| Badger Hall and Dingle, Bridgnorth | II |
| Boscobel House, Brewood | II |
| Brogyntyn Hall, Oswestry | II |
| Burwarton Hall, Ludlow | II |
| Chetwynd Park, Newport | II |
| Condover Hall, Condover | II |
| Court of Hill, Nash | II |
| Davenport House, Worfield | II* |
| Dudmaston Hall, Quatt | II |
| Ferney Hall, Onibury | II |
| Hatton Grange, Shifnal | II |
| Hawkstone Park, Weston-under-Redcastle | I |
| Henley Hall, Bitterley | II |
| Hodnet Park, Hodnet | II |
| Lilleshall Hall, Sherrifhales | II |
| Linley Hall, More | II |
| Longner Hall, Atcham | II |
| Ludstone Hall, Claverly | II* |
| Millichope Park, Munslow | II* |
| Oakly Park, Bromfield | II |
| Orleton, Wrockwardine | II |
| Patshull (partly Staffs), Wolverhampton | II |
| Pitchford Estate, Acton Burnell | II |
| Pradoe, Ruyton XI Towns | II |
| Quarry Park and Dingle, Shrewsbury | II |
| Stokesay Court, Onibury | II |
| Walcott Hall, Lydbury North | II |
| Wenlock Abbey, Much Wenlock | II |
| Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard (part Staffordshire) | II* |
Looking Ahead
Working with Shropshire Council's Historic Environment Records team, a group of volunteers are currently logging structures in parks including icehouses, gate lodges, walled gardens, and boat houses in order to log them as a 'material consideration' in Planning terms.
This is a long term project and will only succeed with the help of volunteers whether garden owners, members of the public and other interested parties. Any contribution in time and expertise will be gratefully received.
If you feel you may be able to help or have any questions, please contact us.
Shropshire Parks & Gardens Trust
24 Greenacre Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8LR