Walled Gardens at Stockwood Park

The Walled Gardens at Stockwood Park consist of two walled gardens dating to the mid-18th century and the 19th century, situated to the north-east of the Grade II listed stable block.

The south walled garden is an approximate rectangle, although the east corner is curved, and was constructed in the mid-18th century. It is made of deep red and plum-hued handmade brick, mostly laid in English bond, with some repaired sections in Flemish bond, and surmounted by a mixture of flat and saddleback brick coping. Numerous entrances are visible on all sides, and most are later openings with concrete lintels or brick arches and modern gates. The main entrance, in the curved east corner, is a later opening with a concrete lintel and modern gate. Original brick pilasters flank the opening on the south-east end of the south-west wall. Sections of repaired brickwork in Flemish bond, likely dating to the 19th century, are visible, particularly to the right of the main entrance and on the north-west wall. These repaired sections have flat coping of vitrified brick.

Adjoining the south garden to the north is the larger north garden, with an irregular pentagon plan. The north garden’s long north wall and shorter north-east wall are constructed of 19th-century brick and has been extensively repaired and patched, particularly along the south-east wall. A wide segmental arch opening on the south-west wall, probably dating to the late 19th century, provides access to a service yard containing two ranges of outbuildings, which have been altered and are not included in the listing. A wide opening with double-leaf timber doors, of 20th-century date, is located on the west wall, defined by tall brick piers crowned by stone pineapple finials. The long north wall is buttressed on the outer side, and a glasshouse leans against the inner side, however, it was rebuilt in the 20th century and is not included in the listing. A breach in the north-west wall is visible, resulting from the construction of a café between 2005 and 2008. The long south-east side is lowered on its south-western half and topped by iron spearhead railings.