Hutton in the Forest
Hutton in the Forest is a
Hutton-in-the-Forest was originally a medieval stronghold and the
The Walled Garden, built in the 1730s, houses a large collection of herbaceous plants. The terraces were originally laid out in the 17th century. The woodland walk contains a 17th-century dovecote which unusually still contains the potence, an internal rotatable ladder. The 1st Lord Inglewood added a number of new tree species to the grounds and the tree trail guide now lists seventy within the arboretum.[4]
In a nearby field the small church of St James is located, recorded as far back as 1291 as the Church in the Green Field. The architect Anthony Salvin in Victorian times carried out extensive renovations. A fragment of a Norman Cross is preserved within the church, and many memorials act as reminders of the influence of the Fletchers and Vanes over the centuries.[5]
The house is open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from April to October.[6]
See also
References
- ^ Historic England. "Hutton in the Forest Hall (Grade I) (1210817)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ISBN 0-14-100625-0
- ISBN 0-14-071033-7
- ^ Hutton-in-the-Forest 'Woodland Walk and Gardens' leaflet.
- ^ Hutton-in-the-Forest, 'Visitor Guide'
- ^ "Hutton-in-the-Forest, historic house in Cumbria". Hutton-in-the-Forest. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
External links
- Cumbria County History Trust: Hutton in the Forest (nb: provisional research only – see Talk page)
- Hutton in the Forest estate – official website