Walled Garden to W of Troy House

The walled garden, located west of Troy House, dates to the early 17th century and retains significant historic character. It is enclosed by high stone walls constructed from local sandstone rubble with dressed stone quoins. The main entrance, situated in the middle of the east side, is a particularly impressive example of early 17th century Classical design, exhibiting similarities to the work of the Smythson family, notably John Smythson’s later work at Bolsover. The entrance features an ashlar, rusticated doorway with fluted jambs and ogee stops. Above the cornice is an initialled shield within an ornamented strapwork surround. A boarded and studded door opens into a stone barrel-vaulted lobby. The exterior of the entrance displays a semi-circular archway with emphasised rustication and distinctive ovals to the imposts and keystone. The roof over this entrance has been replaced with asbestos tiles. Two recesses, likely former bee-boles, are present; both have Tudor hoodmoulds and central shelves, one on the east side adjacent to the main entrance and the other on the north side. The north wall is approximately 4 metres high at its eastern end, has flat coping, and is slightly battered. The west wall is lower and includes a blocked central entrance. The south side has been altered by the construction of modern houses, creating a break in the wall towards its east end. The east wall is complete, approximately 3.5 metres high, and features two buttresses at its northern end. A small enclosure at the western end is used as a graveyard for nuns. The remains of a red brick building are located centrally within the garden. A conservatory formerly stood in the southeast corner. The original 17th century layout is believed to be preserved beneath the turf. The garden possesses group value with Troy House.