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HER 3712 - Savill Garden and Valley Gardens Grade I EH Registered Park of Special Historic Interest

Landscaped wild and woodland gardens of about 14 hectares, created between 1932-39 by Sir Eric Savill and extended circa 1950 and 1977. Originally there was a small area of moist woodland garden adjoining Parkside Tree Nursery, known as the Bog Garden. In 1951 George VI named the gardens in honour of Sir Eric Savill. Upper Pond was created and Lower Pond extended following development of the first area of garden. The whole garden consists of woodland with many grassy areas and glades linked by winding paths. There is a wide range of specimen trees and shrubs, in many places under planted with primulas, meconopsis, hostas and ferns. There is a unique moss garden near the Upper Pond. A formal area backed by a south-facing brick wall built about 1947 has raised Alpine beds. Large herbaceous borders enclosed by formal cypress hedges complete the area. Recent developments include an area of autumn colour, named Jubilee Garden, linked by a bridge designed by Sir Hugh Casson. There is a Dry Garden created circa 1977. The layout is linked visually to existing features in Windsor Great Park, in particular there is a ride view to the Obelisk commemorating the Duke of Cumberland. This site is part of the Royal Estate, Windsor, together with the following six related park or garden areas which are given separate entries within the EH register: in Berkshire, Windsor Great Park (within which The Savill Garden and Valley Gardens lie), Frogmore Gardens, Windsor Castle and Home Park, Cumberland Lodge, Royal Lodge; in Surrey, Virginia Water.

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Archaeological History

Activity	Person & Organisation	Dates
borehole survey		2004-01-01
Description This report summarises the findings arising out of a geoarchaeological investigation undertaken bu ArchaeoScape in connection with the proposed redevelopment of facilities at Savill gardens, Windsor, Surrey. The results of the geoarchaeological investigation indicate that the deposits recorded at Savill Gardens are the Bagshot Beds overlain by Plateau Gravels. Unfortunately no archaeological material was seen in association with the Plateau Gravel and there is no reason for further investigative work to be undertaken at the site.Company: Archaeoscape in conjunction with SCAU Location Surrey, Runnymede, Egham, Grid Reference SU 974 707 Associated Sources Title Author Type More info Produced by Archaeoscape document more... Reference A Geoarchaeological Investigation at Savill Gardens, Windsor, Surrey Reference 31/12/04 Reference This report summarises the findings arising out of a geoarchaeological investigation undertaken bu ArchaeoScape in connection with the proposed redevelopment of facilities at Savill gardens, Windsor, Surrey. The results of the geoarchaeological investigation indicate that the deposits recorded at Savill Gardens are the Bagshot Beds overlain by Plateau Gravels. Unfortunately no archaeological material was seen in association with the Plateau Gravel and there is no reason for further investigative work to be undertaken at the site. Reference Author: C.P.Green and G.E. Swindle Company: Archaeoscape Holding Location Surrey HER 1 part
desk-based research	Poulton, R SCAU	2004-02-01
Description A preliminary archaeological assessment was undertaken at Savill Gardens, Windsor, Surrey. Evidence shows that the current site lies in an area of low archaeological potential which is clear from the SMR which show that no sites or even stray finds of archaeological interest have been found within close proximity of the gardens, and it is also apparent from documentary sources which indicate that settlement of the area was severely inhibited in the Saxon and medieval period. It is clear that some of the site has already undergone a high level of ground disturbance such as the site of the current visitors' centre. It is less clear to what level earlier groundworks or landscaping has disturbed that part of the development area which forms part of the actual gardens and at some stage mass tree clearance would have taken place in the landscaping of the gardens. Location Surrey, Runnymede, Egham, Grid Reference SU 974 707 Associated Sources Title Author Type More info Produced by Surrey County Archaeological Unit Poulton, R document more... Reference A Preliminary Archaeological Assessment of the Proposed Re-Development of Facilities at Savill Gardens, Windsor, Surrey Reference 11/02/04 Reference A preliminary archaeological assessment was undertaken at Savill Gardens, Windsor, Surrey. Evidence shows that the current site lies in an area of low archaeological potential which is clear from the SMR which show that no sites or even stray finds of archaeological interest have been found within close proximity of the gardens, and it is also apparent from documentary sources which indicate that settlement of the area was severely inhibited in the Saxon and medieval period. It is clear that some of the site has already undergone a high level of ground disturbance such as the site of the current visitors' centre. It is less clear to what level earlier groundworks or landscaping has disturbed that part of the development area which forms part of the actual gardens and at some stage mass tree clearance would have taken place in the landscaping of the gardens. Holding Location Surrey HER 1 part
Ref: English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England (Part 40 Surrey) Ref: Note: Year and details??				p.42-7
Ref: Notes on a consultation for the new visitors centre by Brenda Lewis		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: RBC Letter for Consultation on a Planning Application Ref: 29/07/03		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: 7 Planning Drawings for Savill Gardens Ref: 30/06/03		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: Letter from Dr.Rowlands to Caroline Clayton Ref: 10/07/03		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: Traffic Statement for Savill Gardens Ref: 01/07/03		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: Supplementary Planning Report for Savill Gardens Ref: 04/07/03		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: 4 Savill Gardens Leaflets		HER4 parts		p.42-7
Ref: Savill Gardens Guidebook		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: The Englefield Green Picture Book Ref: 01/01/92 Ref: by Graham Dennis and Richard Williams. Ref: LB.31.a.4988		British Library1 part		p.42-7
Ref: SCC record sheet for Savill gardens Ref: 29/04/99		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: Postcard and information about Savill Gardens by V.Bairstow		HER2 parts		p.42-7
Ref: Letter from Phillip Roberts to Brenda Lewis regarding the visitors centre Ref: 28/04/03		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: Country Life Ref: 09/12/99		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: A Geoarchaeological Investigation at Savill Gardens, Windsor, Surrey Ref: 31/12/04 Ref: This report summarises the findings arising out of a geoarchaeological investigation undertaken bu ArchaeoScape in connection with the proposed redevelopment of facilities at Savill gardens, Windsor, Surrey. The results of the geoarchaeological investigation indicate that the deposits recorded at Savill Gardens are the Bagshot Beds overlain by Plateau Gravels. Unfortunately no archaeological material was seen in association with the Plateau Gravel and there is no reason for further investigative work to be undertaken at the site. Ref: Author: C.P.Green and G.E. Swindle Company: Archaeoscape		Surrey HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: A Preliminary Archaeological Assessment of the Proposed Re-Development of Facilities at Savill Gardens, Windsor, Surrey Ref: 11/02/04 Ref: A preliminary archaeological assessment was undertaken at Savill Gardens, Windsor, Surrey. Evidence shows that the current site lies in an area of low archaeological potential which is clear from the SMR which show that no sites or even stray finds of archaeological interest have been found within close proximity of the gardens, and it is also apparent from documentary sources which indicate that settlement of the area was severely inhibited in the Saxon and medieval period. It is clear that some of the site has already undergone a high level of ground disturbance such as the site of the current visitors' centre. It is less clear to what level earlier groundworks or landscaping has disturbed that part of the development area which forms part of the actual gardens and at some stage mass tree clearance would have taken place in the landscaping of the gardens.		Surrey HER1 part		p.42-7

Source

Details	Volume	Holding Information	Publisher Information	Pages
borehole survey		2004-01-01
Description This report summarises the findings arising out of a geoarchaeological investigation undertaken bu ArchaeoScape in connection with the proposed redevelopment of facilities at Savill gardens, Windsor, Surrey. The results of the geoarchaeological investigation indicate that the deposits recorded at Savill Gardens are the Bagshot Beds overlain by Plateau Gravels. Unfortunately no archaeological material was seen in association with the Plateau Gravel and there is no reason for further investigative work to be undertaken at the site.Company: Archaeoscape in conjunction with SCAU Location Surrey, Runnymede, Egham, Grid Reference SU 974 707 Associated Sources Title Author Type More info Produced by Archaeoscape document more... Reference A Geoarchaeological Investigation at Savill Gardens, Windsor, Surrey Reference 31/12/04 Reference This report summarises the findings arising out of a geoarchaeological investigation undertaken bu ArchaeoScape in connection with the proposed redevelopment of facilities at Savill gardens, Windsor, Surrey. The results of the geoarchaeological investigation indicate that the deposits recorded at Savill Gardens are the Bagshot Beds overlain by Plateau Gravels. Unfortunately no archaeological material was seen in association with the Plateau Gravel and there is no reason for further investigative work to be undertaken at the site. Reference Author: C.P.Green and G.E. Swindle Company: Archaeoscape Holding Location Surrey HER 1 part
desk-based research	Poulton, R SCAU	2004-02-01
Description A preliminary archaeological assessment was undertaken at Savill Gardens, Windsor, Surrey. Evidence shows that the current site lies in an area of low archaeological potential which is clear from the SMR which show that no sites or even stray finds of archaeological interest have been found within close proximity of the gardens, and it is also apparent from documentary sources which indicate that settlement of the area was severely inhibited in the Saxon and medieval period. It is clear that some of the site has already undergone a high level of ground disturbance such as the site of the current visitors' centre. It is less clear to what level earlier groundworks or landscaping has disturbed that part of the development area which forms part of the actual gardens and at some stage mass tree clearance would have taken place in the landscaping of the gardens. Location Surrey, Runnymede, Egham, Grid Reference SU 974 707 Associated Sources Title Author Type More info Produced by Surrey County Archaeological Unit Poulton, R document more... Reference A Preliminary Archaeological Assessment of the Proposed Re-Development of Facilities at Savill Gardens, Windsor, Surrey Reference 11/02/04 Reference A preliminary archaeological assessment was undertaken at Savill Gardens, Windsor, Surrey. Evidence shows that the current site lies in an area of low archaeological potential which is clear from the SMR which show that no sites or even stray finds of archaeological interest have been found within close proximity of the gardens, and it is also apparent from documentary sources which indicate that settlement of the area was severely inhibited in the Saxon and medieval period. It is clear that some of the site has already undergone a high level of ground disturbance such as the site of the current visitors' centre. It is less clear to what level earlier groundworks or landscaping has disturbed that part of the development area which forms part of the actual gardens and at some stage mass tree clearance would have taken place in the landscaping of the gardens. Holding Location Surrey HER 1 part
Ref: English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England (Part 40 Surrey) Ref: Note: Year and details??				p.42-7
Ref: Notes on a consultation for the new visitors centre by Brenda Lewis		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: RBC Letter for Consultation on a Planning Application Ref: 29/07/03		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: 7 Planning Drawings for Savill Gardens Ref: 30/06/03		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: Letter from Dr.Rowlands to Caroline Clayton Ref: 10/07/03		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: Traffic Statement for Savill Gardens Ref: 01/07/03		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: Supplementary Planning Report for Savill Gardens Ref: 04/07/03		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: 4 Savill Gardens Leaflets		HER4 parts		p.42-7
Ref: Savill Gardens Guidebook		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: The Englefield Green Picture Book Ref: 01/01/92 Ref: by Graham Dennis and Richard Williams. Ref: LB.31.a.4988		British Library1 part		p.42-7
Ref: SCC record sheet for Savill gardens Ref: 29/04/99		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: Postcard and information about Savill Gardens by V.Bairstow		HER2 parts		p.42-7
Ref: Letter from Phillip Roberts to Brenda Lewis regarding the visitors centre Ref: 28/04/03		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: Country Life Ref: 09/12/99		HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: A Geoarchaeological Investigation at Savill Gardens, Windsor, Surrey Ref: 31/12/04 Ref: This report summarises the findings arising out of a geoarchaeological investigation undertaken bu ArchaeoScape in connection with the proposed redevelopment of facilities at Savill gardens, Windsor, Surrey. The results of the geoarchaeological investigation indicate that the deposits recorded at Savill Gardens are the Bagshot Beds overlain by Plateau Gravels. Unfortunately no archaeological material was seen in association with the Plateau Gravel and there is no reason for further investigative work to be undertaken at the site. Ref: Author: C.P.Green and G.E. Swindle Company: Archaeoscape		Surrey HER1 part		p.42-7
Ref: A Preliminary Archaeological Assessment of the Proposed Re-Development of Facilities at Savill Gardens, Windsor, Surrey Ref: 11/02/04 Ref: A preliminary archaeological assessment was undertaken at Savill Gardens, Windsor, Surrey. Evidence shows that the current site lies in an area of low archaeological potential which is clear from the SMR which show that no sites or even stray finds of archaeological interest have been found within close proximity of the gardens, and it is also apparent from documentary sources which indicate that settlement of the area was severely inhibited in the Saxon and medieval period. It is clear that some of the site has already undergone a high level of ground disturbance such as the site of the current visitors' centre. It is less clear to what level earlier groundworks or landscaping has disturbed that part of the development area which forms part of the actual gardens and at some stage mass tree clearance would have taken place in the landscaping of the gardens.		Surrey HER1 part		p.42-7

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