Cherie's Place » Sunken Parterre http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life… Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:03:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 The Sunken Parterre http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2010/02/03/the-sunken-parterre/ http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2010/02/03/the-sunken-parterre/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:38:05 +0000 CherryPie http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=2306 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.

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