Restoration House is a grade I listed mansion of medieval origin with an enclosed, interconnecting, walled and terraced garden which forms an integral part of the mansion’s historic architecture. Restoration House owes its name to the commemoration of an overnight visit made by Charles II, during his restoration to the English throne. Alongside archaeological and documentary evidence, surviving features still visible today (2014) highlight the garden's historic integrety. The well documented history of ownership alongside modifications made to the site, enable a detailed history of the site to be compared to the archaeological and surviving features of prior phases of the gardens. The earliest recorded date for the origin of Restoration House is 1454. Between the late C16 and the late C17 the site was significantly altered and buildings added to. Cumulative archaeological evidence verifies that a late C15 or early C16 terraced garden, enclosed by inner and outer walls, once existed. Little is known of the design but significant reamins of brick-base steps and Kentish ragstone terraced walling have been dated to this period. Excavations between April 2009 and April 2010, uncovered the remnants of a brick culvert scientifically dated c1590-c1647. These were found below grade II listed, diaper-patterned wall, known as the Tudor wall, which has been scientifically dated as c1590. Late C16 to C18 brick retaining walls have also been discovered, increasing their height in phases. Cartographic evidence of 1608-1612 also indicate an early C17 garden. Later cartographic evidene of C18 suggests that the gardens covered all the area lying between the now known Crow Lane (W), Victoria Street €, East Row (S), and St Margaret parish boundary (N).