Kingston Maurward, Stinsford - Dorset (UA)

Designed landscape around early C18 house with notable Edwardian gardens open to the public. House forms nucleus of expanding land-based college. Many post-war buildings which impact on view lines and appreciation of designed landscape. In 2011 Natural England grant-aided a restoration plan for part of the park. Historic England has been consulted on a new 10 year masterplan (2019-2029), to guide future development of the college. Implementation is ongoing.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Kingston Maurward

Heritage Category:

Registered Park and Garden grade II*

List Entry Number:

1000719

Local Planning Authority:

Dorset (UA)

Site Type:

Gardens parks and urban spaces > Landscape park

Location

Unitary Authority:

Dorset (UA)

Parish:

Stinsford

Parliamentary Constituency:

West Dorset

Region:

South West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Park and garden

Condition:

Generally satisfactory but with minor localised problems

Vulnerability:

Low

Trend:

Stable

Ownership:

Educational (state sector)

Designation:

Registered Park and Garden grade II*, 8 LBs, part in SM, part in CA