Stanmer Park Consultation : History & Information
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Stanmer Park Consultation : History & Information Project time-line Feasibility Study Stage 1 HLF Application Stage 2 HLF Application Construction drawings This project completed 2012 2013 2014 Spring 2016 Summer 2016 Winter 2016 Summer 2017 Autumn 2017 Winter 2019 Ongoing Stage 1 Consultation Consultation Confirmation of funding Works start on site Future projects, eg Home Farm Stanmer Park, located in the South Downs National Park, is an important 18th Century designed landscape incorporating downland, woods, archaeological features, wildlife habitats and 17 listed buildings including the impressive Grade I listed Stanmer House Selective history of Stanmer Park Early history – 2350BC First proven settlement at Stanmer - the name ‘Stanmer’ comes from the Saxon words ‘stan’ meaning ‘stone’ and ‘mere’ meaning ‘pond’ – so ‘Stony Pond’ – 1086 The Domesday Book showed Stanmer had a population of 59 Family home & self-sufficient estate – 1712 The first of the Pelhams, Henry, bought the estate, with its 12 dwellings, from architect Peter Gott – 1727 The old manor house was replaced with a new house (see photo), designed by Nicolas Dubois, along with gardens, water courses, a bowling green, woodland and the Archive walled kitchen garden (which will now be recreated, see early photo) BHCC – 1770 The parkland was developed in a naturalistic manner, commonly associated with Capability Brown and will be restored – 1775 The Frankland Monument, was erected in memory of Frederick Frankland, MP - this will also be restored as part of this project – 1838 Stanmer Church was rebuilt following a fire Private land – 1942 Stanmer Parish was commandeered as a battle training ground – 1947 Stanmer Estate was bought by Brighton Corporation for £225,000, less an undisclosed sum for war damage Archive Public park & valued asset BHCC – 1953 250 acres of Stanmer Park were opened as a public park, with a cherry orchard to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II – 1961 Stanmer House was repaired and leased to the University of Sussex for 20 years – 1980 University of Sussex moved out of Stanmer House – 2006 Stanmer House was officially re-opened after extensive renovation Archive BHCC South Downs Stanmer Park The Park is an important gateway to the South Downs National Park, 1,600km2 of green space, with the South Downs Way running 100 miles from Winchester Eastbourne in partnership with in association with funded by Stanmer Park Consultation: Masterplan & Key Proposals Project time-line Feasibility Study Stage 1 HLF Application Stage 2 HLF Application Construction drawings This project completed 2012 2013 2014 Springimekiln 2016 ood Summer 2016 Winter 2016 Summer 2017 Autumn 2017 Winter 2019 Ongoing Stage 1 Consultation Consultation Confirmation of funding Works start on site Future projects, eg Home Farm Farmland ots Pond ater Catcher restored Stanmer Village Chalk Ridge oodlands Stanmer Park The Patchway Home Farm Graed Fields University of Sussex Project area ew access Church route car mprovements parks in the to the pond Patchway Coldean Stanmer ouse Restoration of the traditional alled Resurfacing of Garden ase for access drive Plumpton College Project area Stanmer Park covers 485 hectares of woodland, parkland & fields This project is looking specifically at the area shaded in blue above, between the Lower Lodges and the Village, about 20 hectares Great ood Restoration of historic Richmond Hill Frankland onument tree layout to e restored University of Sussex Central Driveway Restore the Water Catcher A27 Parkland Old odge Clump Removal of incidental car parks Parkland Green Drive recreated ‘Green Drive’ footpath Proposed car Estate railing The Lawn Long Barn and Enhance the Walled Garden and cycle way Enhance the pond park enclosure Home Farm as shared use path Pavilion Car parks ew cycle hire extended & A27 visitor hu improved ower odges Entrance New car parks in selected locations Improve the historic landscape A new shared use path NORTH 0 5 100 15m Coldean oodland Proposals 1. ower odges entrance enhancements 8. Resurfacing works to access drive 5. ew access route 22. ew use for Cityparks workshop uilding 2. Car parks extended and improved 9 Removal of incidental car parks 16. ew carin parks partnership in the with Patchway in association23. withReturn of land fundedto chalk by downland meadows 3. ink to University of Sussex 10. Restoration of the Frankland onument 17. Relocation of industrial uses 24. Circular route for horse cart rides 4. Cycle hire visitor hu 11. Opening up views towards Stanmer Church 18. Pedestrianisation of route to alled Garden 5 Restoration of historic ater Catcher 5 Horse cart rides 12. Creation of pedestrian and cycle routes 9. ew ase for Plumpton College 26. Routes towards Ditchling Beacon 6. Green Drive - shared use path 13. Removal of parking outside Stanmer House 20. Restoration of traditional alled Garden 7. Restoration of historic tree layout 14. Biodiversity improvements to the pond 21. Re-estalishment of orchards A 26.02.16 First Issue BS AW AW Drawn Checked Approved ss Date ssue Notes By By By 43 Chalton Street egend ODO JD T: 020 5784 F 20 98 Park oundary isted Building / Structure Car Park Archaeological feature londonlanduse.co.uk wwwlanduse.co.uk oodland trees House Yard Conservation Area Project Stanmer Park Stage II HLF Parks for People Grant General Grassland Barn Office Greenhouse Pulic Right of ay - Byway Surveyed Tree A-Grade Client Brighton & Hove City Council Title own grass Pond Pulic o - Footpath Surveyed Tree B-Grade Landscape Proposals Core Area Masterplan Road Tarmac Surveyed Tree C-Grade Scale Status Gardens Grass Path 1:2500@A1 Draft Job No. Drawing No. Issue ursery / Vegetale Plots Track Path Entrances Surveyed Tree U-Grade 6625 025 A Do not scale from this drawing © Drawing & Design Copyright of Land Use Consultants Stanmer Park Consultation: Walled Garden Project time-line Feasibility Study Stage 1 HLF Application Stage 2 HLF Application Construction drawings This project completed 2012 2013 2014 Spring 2016 Summer 2016 Winter 2016 Summer 2017 Autumn 2017 Winter 2019 Ongoing Stage 1 Consultation Consultation Confirmation of funding Works start on site Future projects, eg Home Farm The Walled Garden dates from 1727 and was used for many years to grow food and plants for Stanmer House Today the Walled Garden contains the council’s nursery where we grow and sell plants We are now proposing to combine the past and present, working with our partners, Plumpton College Broad alk improved ew car parks in the Patchway Buildings restored Office lirary Cafe Classrooms Training community group space Kitchen garden Formal lawns & events area Plant garden sundry sales area Demonstration area shop Training glass houses Formal gardens with fountain as focal point Palm House open for display Additional apple trees planted in old orchard NORTH 0 5 10 5 m Key Proposals A 09.03.16 First Issue BS AW AW Drawn Checked Approved ss Date ssue Notes By By By 43 Chalton Street ODO JD T: 20 5784 F 20 98 londonlanduse.co.uk wwwlanduse.co.uk Project Stanmer Park Stage II HLF Parks for People Grant Client Brighton & Hove City Council Title Proposals Walled Garden Scale Status 1:275@A1 Stage C Job No. Drawing No. Issue 6625 040 A Do not scale from this drawing © Drawing & Design Copyright of Land Use Consultants Kitchen garden Food and drink offer Plants and sundries for sale Seating areas Central fountain as a focal point New trees planted in old orchard Formal lawns for events & activities Training for students and volunteers Activities for all Formal gardens with accessible paths in partnership with in association with funded by Interpretation: Why is Stanmer Park Special? Did you know? © N/A © Royal Collection (Public Domain) © J.P. Davidson The lawn was once a popular spot for Princess Amelia, the youngest daughter of The estate was requisitioned by the War cricket. The sons of the villagers were King George III, often visited Stanmer and Office in 1942, and was used by a Canadian called there every evening to play cricket she once sent a gazelle for the estate’s tank regiment with the youngsters from ‘the big house’ menagerie as a thank you gift © Barker Langham The orchard at Stanmer contains a notable The Walled Garden was once a kitchen Stanmer Park is part of the Brighton & collection of Sussex apple trees garden. Now it is a nursery growing plants Lewes Downs Biosphere Reserve, for Brighton & Hove’s parks and for public recognised by UNESCO as a site of sale environmental excellence We hope to bring these and many more fascinating stories to life through new activities such as: Events and festivals Downloadable and School activities Trails and tours Digital technology printed maps and trails in partnership with in association with funded by.