Mickley, Vicarage East | OS Grid Ref: 425530,476990 | Site classified as: Orchard:Site Of | HPG Ref: 60121
Map Evidence
1856/7 OS
Not depicted.
1909 OS
Orchard first depicted to E of vicarage and N of school.
Extract from Site Visit report
Site Description: Orchard
Site Access: Main road to S
Visibility: Surrounded by high stone wall.
Micro climate: Sheltered
North boundary: River Ure
South boundary: High Stone Wall
East boundary: High Stone Wall
West boundary: High Stone Wall
Buildings: None
Walkways / Gateways / Paths etc: None
Water features: Swimming pool (new)
Other man-made features: Tennis court
Planting: Orchard: 2 old trees near tennis court (close to orig site) - 1 apple, 1 pear
General Condition: Orchard gone, now tennis court. Gardens redeveloped - well maintained
Possible contact: N/A
Local knowledge: Owner confirmed garden as 3-acre, largely remodelled. Some specimen trees from the 1840's period survive inc. crab apple & Quercus Ilex
Other comments: House built 1840s.
Recorder: DJC/JB
Date: :11/05/09 & 28/06/09
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