This sunken parterre is part of the formal gardens at Hanbury Hall. Archaeological investigation during the winter months of 1992-1993 uncovered remains of the formal garden. The main outline of the garden has now been re-instated, with the Sunken Parterre being the first part to be restored. The garden is being planted with historical accuracy using early eighteenth century publications.
The garden was originally surrounded by tall brick walls but due to the cost of reconstructing them they have been substituted a yew hedge. It was also thought that new brick would out of place next to the softly faded brickwork of the house.
I like these gardens and I’m sure a lot of work goes into producing and restoring them……but….I still prefer gardens (and women) with curves. Those right angled hedges never look quite right to me. Those sharp angles never appear in natural surroundings.
I much prefer those traditional English gardens with their rooms and their curves. So much more enjoyable and relaxing.
I just found this garden interesting, it was not a place I felt I could linger in.
Amazing there is still money for such ‘neglibilities’.
And, unlike brick walls, hedges do need being looked after, thus at worst another fifty-cent-job has been created; or don’t you have the equivalent for those wonderful ‘One Euro jobs’ which – officially – hold the unemployment rate below ten percent.
Lovely photos, CherryPie, especially the second is a pleasure for my eyes.
I am not sure how the money thing works because it is a national trust property
So glad the pictures had such a calming effect
It is a glorious sight/ They did the right thing not rebuilding the wall
I think it makes the whole design look a little softer.
Nice to see the unusual but this is slightly fussy and obviously labour intensive. Traditional English gardens are much easier on the eye and children friendly, CP.
Ah yes MTG, traditional English gardens are my favourites
I am so looking forward to the chance to visit some later this year 
Looks fab especially the tiny conical trees.
I should have know you would be into the conical trees.
Pleasant to look at but too meticulous. It lacks poetry and spontaneity. The photos are very enjoyable because of the overall view.:-)
They are a bit too fussy and a bit boring for me too! I much prefer wandering through an abundance of flowers
love that they are saving the old garden…i am sure it will look so beautiful as the seasons move forward.
I would love to see it when it is in full bloom, I have not managed to visit at the right time of year for that. Yet
This is so gorgeous, it reminds me of Alice in Wonderland!
I must be so careful not to find that rabbit hole next time I visit
“The garden was originally surrounded by tall brick walls but due to the cost of reconstructing them they
have been substituted a yew hedge. It was also thought thatnew brick would out of placenext to the softly faded brickwork of the house.”Correct and resubmit, quoting name, course, year level and preference in wine.
The be’e’ seems to have turned up a couple of post late!!! I wonder when the by will turn up?
Now as it is bad blog etiquette to point out obvious typos, I think that tonight I am in the mood for a crisp dry Chilean white
Or maybe I should just point out your typos too
I already know your preference in wine 
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