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Great Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Dorset

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Great Pond

Wildflower spiral, Forde Abbey Am imaginative and striking bit of planting.
Wildflower spiral, Forde Abbey Credit: Trevor Harris

Great Pond, located in Dorset, is a picturesque freshwater marsh that spans over a vast area. With its serene surroundings and abundant wildlife, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and tourists alike. The pond is known for its crystal-clear waters, making it an ideal spot for swimming, fishing, and boating activities.

Stretching across several acres, Great Pond is home to a diverse range of aquatic flora and fauna. The pond's ecosystem supports various species, including fish, turtles, waterfowl, and amphibians. Visitors can often spot ducks gliding across the water, while herons and egrets can be seen gracefully wading along the marshy edges. The surrounding woodlands provide a habitat for numerous bird species, adding to the area's biodiversity.

The tranquil ambiance of Great Pond offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its calm waters, surrounded by lush greenery, create a serene atmosphere that attracts visitors seeking relaxation and rejuvenation. The pond's scenic beauty also makes it a popular spot for photography enthusiasts who wish to capture its natural splendor.

Great Pond is easily accessible, with well-maintained trails and picnic areas nearby. Nature walks and hiking trails allow visitors to explore the surrounding woodlands and observe the wildlife up close. Additionally, the pond provides ample opportunities for recreational activities such as kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding.

Overall, Great Pond in Dorset is a hidden gem that offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature. Its captivating beauty, diverse wildlife, and range of activities make it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of the area.

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Wildflower spiral, Forde Abbey Am imaginative and striking bit of planting.
Wildflower spiral, Forde Abbey
Am imaginative and striking bit of planting.
Forde Abbey Beautiful house and gardens.
Forde Abbey
Beautiful house and gardens.
The Great Pond. Forde Abbey A delightful spot in the beautiful grounds of Forde Abbey.
The Great Pond. Forde Abbey
A delightful spot in the beautiful grounds of Forde Abbey.
Drive from Forde Abbey Looking away from the building along the avenue of Lime trees which look very autumnal on this September afternoon.
Drive from Forde Abbey
Looking away from the building along the avenue of Lime trees which look very autumnal on this September afternoon.
Forde Abbey Viewed from across the Long Pond which is bordered by a vast bed of herbaceous plants and clipped yews.
Forde Abbey
Viewed from across the Long Pond which is bordered by a vast bed of herbaceous plants and clipped yews.
Empty seat With its back to one of the yew hedges at Forde Abbey. The Lime trees along the entrance drive can be seen beyond.
Empty seat
With its back to one of the yew hedges at Forde Abbey. The Lime trees along the entrance drive can be seen beyond.
Herbaceous border and temple The gardens at Forde Abbey are privately owned.
Herbaceous border and temple
The gardens at Forde Abbey are privately owned.
View across The Great Pond Trees are beginning to take on autumnal hues at Forde Abbey Gardens.
View across The Great Pond
Trees are beginning to take on autumnal hues at Forde Abbey Gardens.
Tangled branches Across a secluded corner of the Great Pond at Forde Abbey Gardens.
Tangled branches
Across a secluded corner of the Great Pond at Forde Abbey Gardens.
Forde Abbey and Gardens [1] The entrance avenue, looking out towards the entrance gate. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Forde Abbey and Gardens [1]
The entrance avenue, looking out towards the entrance gate. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Forde Abbey and Gardens [2] The seven bays of arches are the north alley of the former cloister. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Forde Abbey and Gardens [2]
The seven bays of arches are the north alley of the former cloister. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Forde Abbey and Gardens [3] The Dorter range with the Chapter House. The 13 bay Dorter range is 13th century. The Chapter House (now the chapel) is mid 12th century, the upper part was rebuilt in the 16th century and altered in the late 17th century. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Forde Abbey and Gardens [3]
The Dorter range with the Chapter House. The 13 bay Dorter range is 13th century. The Chapter House (now the chapel) is mid 12th century, the upper part was rebuilt in the 16th century and altered in the late 17th century. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Forde Abbey and Gardens [4] The Chapter House is now the chapel. Built in the 12th century, the upper part was rebuilt in the 16th century and altered in the late 17th century. The east window is early 16th century. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Forde Abbey and Gardens [4]
The Chapter House is now the chapel. Built in the 12th century, the upper part was rebuilt in the 16th century and altered in the late 17th century. The east window is early 16th century. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Forde Abbey and Gardens [5] A mounting block at the corner of the Chapter House. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Forde Abbey and Gardens [5]
A mounting block at the corner of the Chapter House. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Forde Abbey and Gardens [6] An information board about the chapel within the former Chapter House. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Forde Abbey and Gardens [6]
An information board about the chapel within the former Chapter House. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Forde Abbey and Gardens [7] The 12th century vaulting in the chapel, the former Chapter House. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Forde Abbey and Gardens [7]
The 12th century vaulting in the chapel, the former Chapter House. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Forde Abbey and Gardens [8] The pulpit in the chapel, the former Chapter House. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Forde Abbey and Gardens [8]
The pulpit in the chapel, the former Chapter House. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Forde Abbey and Gardens [9] The fine 17th century screen in the chapel, the former Chapter House. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Forde Abbey and Gardens [9]
The fine 17th century screen in the chapel, the former Chapter House. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
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Great Pond is located at Grid Ref: ST3504 (Lat: 50.839749, Lng: -2.9113207)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

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