Asset type
Park & Garden - Gardens
Local Listing Reference
LLHA0009
Conservation Area (CA)
Brunswick Town CA
Description
Previously forming part of the Wick Estate and used for brick manufacture, the area was developed to the designs of Charles Busby. Construction began in 1825 and was completed by 1842. The gardens were provided for the residents of the surrounding houses.
The c.1870 Ordnance Survey plan shows its original design, including a perimeter path and associated planting, with clumped planting to the interior space. A similar but simplified pattern of planting still survives.
The boundary retains cast iron railings on a low stone plinth to the original design. There is a drinking fountain set centrally near the southern boundary.
Source: Brunswick Town Conservation Area Character Statement, Middleton 2002
A. Architectural, design and artistic interest
ii. A good example of a large early 19th century private residents’ enclosure, which still retains much of its original layout and character.
v. The gardens are of aesthetic interest through their conscious design as part of the Brunswick Town Estate.
C. Townscape interest
iii. The contrast of open space in comparison to the surrounding urban form, in combination with the surrounding architecture, forms a landmark whilst progressing along the seafront.
iv. The gardens were designed and built as the centrepiece to the surrounding housing, which is all listed at grade I. The associated lamp posts are also listed at grade II.
F. Intactness
i. Retains much of its original design and character
Date of inclusion
2015
