Halswell Park, Broomfield / Goathurst - Somerset Council (UA)

An C18 landscape park. Local preservation trusts have restored two important garden buildings but some other structures remain in poor condition. The centrepiece of the design, Mill Wood, was largely denuded of trees, however it changed hands in spring 2015 and was reunited with the house. This has led to a major programme of replanting and repairs to structures including the listed Bath stone bridge. Despite this, the majority of the park remains under intensive cultivation.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Halswell Park

Heritage Category:

Registered Park and Garden grade II

List Entry Number:

1001145

Local Planning Authority:

Somerset Council (UA)

Site Type:

Gardens parks and urban spaces > Landscape park

Location

Unitary Authority:

Somerset Council (UA)

Parish:

Broomfield / Goathurst

Parliamentary Constituency:

Bridgwater

Region:

South West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Park and garden

Condition:

Extensive significant problems

Vulnerability:

High

Trend:

Stable

Ownership:

Mixed, multiple owners

Designation:

Registered Park and Garden grade II, 17 LBs