Monument record MDR13607 - Riddings Park, Riddings

Type and Period (2)

LANDSCAPE PARK (Georgian to Victorian - 1820 AD to 1870 AD)
RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)

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None recorded

Full Description

Riddings House [HER 13606] was built in 1820 for James Oakes of Derby. He created a fine park of nearly 300 acres to shield his family from the nearby coalmines, of which he was the owner. The park still survives. (1) Ridge and furrow has been identified within Riddings Park. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

<1> SDR19744 Bibliographic reference: Craven, M & Stanley, M. 2001. The Derbyshire Country House: 2. p 301.
<2> SDR21468 Unpublished document: Coates, R. 2011. Email to the HER from the Principal Community Planning Officer, Amber Valley, 04/05/2011.

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Grid reference	Centred SK 4293 5292 (945m by 532m)
Civil Parish	RIDDINGS, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

May 20 2020 12:17PM