Landscape record 7871/2 - Davenham Hall gardens and parkland

<1> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, V3.p238 (Book). SCH1389.

The Ancient House ( Davenham Lodge) was of timber and plaster, on elevated ground, commanding the valley of the Dane. Its site is occupied by (Davenham Hall) a modern Mansion ( a plain , spacious stuccoed building with handsome portico, in a small, well wooded park,)

<2> Meller Braggins, c1980, Sale Particulars of Davenham Hall (Paper Archive). SCH8141.

Gardens and parkland include a pool and walled garden and Lime avenue marking former drive within parkland surrounding the main house.

<3> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 135B/2 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

Plots immediately surrounding hall Named "Pleasure grounds and garden". Plot names in the wider landscape parkland include "The Lawn" and "Plantation"

<4> Cheshire Gardens Trust, 2011 onwards, Research and Recording Report, Davenham Hall. 2019 (Report). SCH6655.

Summary
Davenham Hall, a late 18th century country house, now a nursing home, set in parkland. The outbuildings now form part of the home. The walled garden is occupied by a wholesale nursery. which has There is also a small, entrance lodge, 513 London Road, Davenham, and a 19th century lodge adjacent to the south drive.

Principal remaining features
Hall, Grade II*
Lodge, Grade II
19th Century lodge
Garden with terrace and pool
Walled garden
Lime avenue to entrance drive
Parkland