Garden Terraces And Plant Tubs About 50 Metres South Of Betteshanger House

The garden terraces and plant tubs located about 50 metres south of Betteshanger House were designed in the late 19th century by George Devey for Sir Walter James. They are constructed from brown brick and feature stone and terracotta urns and plant pots. The terraces include low brick walls with sections of balustrading and frequent piers, particularly at the corners and gateways, which are topped with urn finials. The walls extend approximately 30 metres to the east, then return and extend about 20 metres to the south, followed by another stretch of around 30 metres to the south. Access to the terraces is via a gravel avenue, along the east side of which is a group of 11 terracotta plant tubs or urns. These tubs alternate in size, being either small and round or large and octagonal, and they rest on contrasting bases made of flint, tile, and encaustic tiles. Both the tubs and their bases are adorned with the James crests and badges that are moulded into them.