Swainston, Calbourne, Newtown and Porchfield - Isle of Wight (UA)

Mid-late C18 woodland garden, set in parkland, with intersecting avenues and water features incorporating earlier fishponds from a Bishopric manor, now a hotel. Remnant garden features lie in several ownerships and woodland compartments. Where parkland has been converted to arable land or and light industrial use loss of historic character and designed landscape intentions has occured.The southern portion of the estate, including a temple, is separated from the core by a road. A coordinated parkland/conservation management plan is recommended as part of any Countryside Stewardship process.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Swainston

Heritage Category:

Registered Park and Garden grade II

List Entry Number:

1000930

Local Planning Authority:

Isle of Wight (UA)

Site Type:

Gardens parks and urban spaces > Landscape park

Location

Unitary Authority:

Isle of Wight (UA)

Parish:

Calbourne, Newtown and Porchfield

Parliamentary Constituency:

Isle of Wight West

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Park and garden

Condition:

Generally unsatisfactory with major localised problems

Vulnerability:

High

Trend:

Declining

Ownership:

Mixed, multiple owners

Designation:

Registered Park and Garden grade II, 3 LBs