Panaramic view

Lawnwith  | OS Grid Ref: 424300,474300  | Site classified as: Garden  | HPG Ref: 60137

Map Evidence

1857 OS
Building shown but no landscape development.
1929 OS
Large house surrounded by woodland, grounds and water features. Long drive off Ripon road E of Kirkby Malzeard. Situated on the E side of South Park

Extract from Site Visit report

Site Description: Garden complex
Site Access: Public rights of way through and to N of property
Visibility: Good in part
Micro climate: Rather exposed, but house faces S
North boundary: Fence 1 – 1.5 m high
South boundary: Fence 1 – 1.5 m high and high hedge
East boundary: Fence 1 – 1.5 m high
West boundary: Fence 1 – 1.5 m high
Buildings: None
Walkways / Gateways / Paths etc: Nothing visible
Water features: Remains of weirs on river visible, pond site on map not visible, pond may no longer exist. OS maps 1890s – 1920s suggest river straightened and widened, but now silted up and naturalised.
Other man-made features: None visible
Planting: Woodland area to N similar in size to 1929 OS map, mixed woodland.
General Condition: Grounds modern and tidy
Local knowledge: Photographs (Yes)
Recorder: EB
Date: 28/03/10

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