Wroxall Abbey Park

1 The park comprises the extensive remains of 17th century avenues from the north, east, south-east and south. Plantations and belts of trees on eastern and north-western boundaries. Distinctive features include: a fish pond in the south west corner of the garden, an early 18th century wall with a lobed plan (used for sheltered growth of fruit trees) and terraces.

2 Lovie gives details of parkland with avenues; pleasure grounds around house; walks, terrace to S and W, formal garden to S; mixed planting, shrubberies; lake with boathouse; kitchen garden.
He adds that house used as school 1934 – 1995. He adds that the present owner (at time of Lovie’s report 1996/7) intends to maintain gardens. Walled garden used as Christmas tree nursery. Remainder of gardens survive well (at time of report); much of parkland under plough.