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Landscape record TQ 45 SE 40 - Valence Estate, Westerham
Summary
A landscaped estate first mentioned in the Domesday Book. The estate was landscaped by Capability Brown in the early 18th century. A series of waterworks including a millpond with waterwheel were created using a complex series of underground pipes. Between 1884 and 1900 the grounds were landscaped again with the construction of a new mansion house and landscaped terraces around it.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 4594 5443 (643m by 789m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ45SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | BRASTED, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WESTERHAM, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Kent County Council, 1996, The historic parks and gardens of Kent (Kent Gardens Compendium) (Unpublished document). SKE12972.
<2> AOC Archaeology Group, 2007, An archaeological desk-based assessment of Valence House, Westerham, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE12971.
<3> Parks and Gardens Data Services Limited (PGDS), 2005, Parks and Gardens UK (www.parksandgardens.org) (Website). SKE16061.
<4> Kent Gardens Trust, 2011, Valence, Sevenoaks: The Kent Compendium of Historic Parks and Gardens for Sevenoaks District (Unpublished document). SKE30619.
<5> Historic England, 2016, Valence Estate, Westerham: Capability Brown 300 Project Designation Report (Listing Report). SKE31877.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SKE12972 Unpublished document: Kent County Council. 1996. The historic parks and gardens of Kent (Kent Gardens Compendium).
- <2> SKE12971 Unpublished document: AOC Archaeology Group. 2007. An archaeological desk-based assessment of Valence House, Westerham, Kent.
- <3> SKE16061 Website: Parks and Gardens Data Services Limited (PGDS). 2005. Parks and Gardens UK (www.parksandgardens.org).
- <4> SKE30619 Unpublished document: Kent Gardens Trust. 2011. Valence, Sevenoaks: The Kent Compendium of Historic Parks and Gardens for Sevenoaks District.
- <5> SKE31877 Listing Report: Historic England. 2016. Valence Estate, Westerham: Capability Brown 300 Project Designation Report.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Assessment of Valence Estate, Westerham for registration as part of the Capability Brown 300 Project (Ref: 1436287) (EKE15670)
Record last edited
Nov 9 2016 11:09AM