Park and garden C14 in origin, C16-17, and later alterations. Home of the Strachey family 1858-1987. Site dominated by lime and chestnut avenues thought to be late C18; other features include Victorian gazebos; ornamental woodland along stream; remains of pleasure grounds; walled garden; medieval fish ponds; ornamental curtain wall.
- Associated Buildings
House (LB II*) C13, additions 1558 by Bess of Hardwick and 1700, followed by reworking 1858 by T.H. Wyatt (‘the Destroyer’); pretty lodge C19 (LB II); curtain wail with gazebo (LB II).