Stanstead Park

Downs, Moorland in Sussex Chichester

England

Stanstead Park

King's Cottage, Racton: early September 2021 Also see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.pastfinders.com/sussexhistory/charles_ii.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.pastfinders.com/sussexhistory/charles_ii.htm">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>
King's Cottage, Racton: early September 2021 Credit: Basher Eyre

Stanstead Park is a sprawling estate located in West Sussex, England. Nestled amidst the stunning backdrop of the South Downs and expansive moorland, this historic property offers a unique blend of natural beauty and architectural grandeur.

The park covers over 1,800 acres of land, offering visitors a diverse range of landscapes to explore. From rolling hills and ancient woodlands to picturesque meadows and serene lakes, the estate boasts an abundance of wildlife and flora, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts.

At the heart of Stanstead Park stands a magnificent Grade II listed mansion, built in the 18th century. The architectural style reflects a harmonious blend of Georgian and Victorian influences, with its elegant facades, ornate interiors, and exquisite gardens. The mansion is surrounded by meticulously manicured lawns, flower beds, and terraces, providing a tranquil setting for leisurely walks and picnics.

Beyond the main house, the estate offers a range of attractions and amenities for visitors to enjoy. These include a charming chapel, a tea room serving homemade treats, and a well-stocked garden center offering a variety of plants and gardening supplies.

Stanstead Park also hosts a wide array of events throughout the year, including open-air concerts, vintage car shows, and seasonal festivals. These events attract both locals and tourists, providing a vibrant atmosphere and a chance to experience the estate's rich cultural heritage.

In conclusion, Stanstead Park is a captivating destination that combines natural splendor with architectural elegance. With its stunning landscapes, historic mansion, and vibrant events calendar, it offers something for every visitor to enjoy.

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Stanstead Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.886879/-0.91658775 or Grid Reference SU7610. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

King's Cottage, Racton: early September 2021 Also see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.pastfinders.com/sussexhistory/charles_ii.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.pastfinders.com/sussexhistory/charles_ii.htm">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>
King's Cottage, Racton: early September 2021
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Ledger slab: Elizabeth Gounter A ledger slab is an inscribed stone slab laid into the floor of a church to commemorate or mark the place of the burial of a wealthy deceased person. The term derives  from the Old English liċġan, meaning to lie down. They may be made of  Tournai marble, Sussex Marble, Nottingham alabaster or Swithland Slate.
Ledger slab: Elizabeth Gounter
A ledger slab is an inscribed stone slab laid into the floor of a church to commemorate or mark the place of the burial of a wealthy deceased person. The term derives from the Old English liċġan, meaning to lie down. They may be made of Tournai marble, Sussex Marble, Nottingham alabaster or Swithland Slate.
Racton Church: memorial to an admiral For more information see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hornby" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hornby">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>
Racton Church: memorial to an admiral
For more information see LinkExternal link
Racton Church: flowers by the altar
Racton Church: flowers by the altar
Racton Church: a wife's memorial for her husband His wife Ethel was the daughter of Admiral of the Fleet Geoffrey Hornby <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_Hornby" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_Hornby">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> and the sibling of Admiral Robert Hornby <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hornby" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hornby">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> and Brigadier-General Edmund Hornby VC <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hornby" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hornby">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>
Racton Church: a wife's memorial for her husband
His wife Ethel was the daughter of Admiral of the Fleet Geoffrey Hornby LinkExternal link and the sibling of Admiral Robert Hornby LinkExternal link and Brigadier-General Edmund Hornby VC LinkExternal link
Racton Church: memorial to a former rector Frederick Henry Arnold, LL.D (19 October 1830 - 4 May 1906) was born in Sussex and educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He was ordained in 1860. After a curacy at Barlavington he was the incumbent of Appledram from 1861 to 1865 when he was appointed Rector of Racton with Lordington.
Racton Church: memorial to a former rector
Frederick Henry Arnold, LL.D (19 October 1830 - 4 May 1906) was born in Sussex and educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He was ordained in 1860. After a curacy at Barlavington he was the incumbent of Appledram from 1861 to 1865 when he was appointed Rector of Racton with Lordington.
Racton Church: floor memorial I also found this <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/KZFM-FLQ/colonel-george-gounter-of-racton-1620" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/KZFM-FLQ/colonel-george-gounter-of-racton-1620">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>
Racton Church: floor memorial
I also found this LinkExternal link
Racton Church: incumbency board
Racton Church: incumbency board
Racton Church: always look up These knightly symbols are quite a rarity
Racton Church: always look up
These knightly symbols are quite a rarity
Racton Church: a politician's gravestone For more about Sir Michael Hamilton see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Hamilton_(politician)" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Hamilton_(politician)">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>
Racton Church: a politician's gravestone
For more about Sir Michael Hamilton see LinkExternal link
Stacked timber, Stansted Forest By public footpath 524.
Stacked timber, Stansted Forest
By public footpath 524.
Footpath 521 in Stansted Forest Towards Rowland's Castle.
Footpath 521 in Stansted Forest
Towards Rowland's Castle.
Footpath 521 in Stansted Forest Towards Rowland's Castle.
Footpath 521 in Stansted Forest
Towards Rowland's Castle.
Ride in Stansted Forest At a six-way junction, public footpath 521 passes from right to left.
Ride in Stansted Forest
At a six-way junction, public footpath 521 passes from right to left.
Ride, Stansted Forest Viewed from the public footpath which crosses the ride. The ride is a permissive footpath.
Ride, Stansted Forest
Viewed from the public footpath which crosses the ride. The ride is a permissive footpath.
Entrance to Broadreed Farmhouse
Entrance to Broadreed Farmhouse
Estate road by Broadreed Farm Also public rights-of-way - bridleway 503 on the main road. and signed here, but not on the mapped route at first, footpath 539 left through Broadreed Farm.
Estate road by Broadreed Farm
Also public rights-of-way - bridleway 503 on the main road. and signed here, but not on the mapped route at first, footpath 539 left through Broadreed Farm.
Harvested field east of Broadreed Farm
Harvested field east of Broadreed Farm
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Stanstead Park is located at Grid Ref: SU7610 (Lat: 50.886879, Lng: -0.91658775)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Chichester

Police Authority: Sussex

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.886879,-0.91658775
Stansted Farm Shop
Addr City: Stansted
Addr Place: Rowlands Castle
Addr Postcode: PO9 6DX
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 1221481
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 20/00022/FOOD
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
Phone: +44 2392 413 576
Shop: convenience
Source: the local Postcode Publications newspaper advert for this farm shop
Website: https://stanstedfarmshop.com/
Lat/Long: 50.8850296/-0.9217431
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: wall_loops
Capacity: 16
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 50.8850225/-0.9222253
Defibrillator
Access: permissive
Defibrillator Location: AW97 Stansted Park Garden Centre
Emergency: defibrillator
Emergency Phone: 999
Indoor: no
Ref GB The Circuit: 9BCB5FA6-9090-4207-99AC-AD260107FC6D
Lat/Long: 50.8851889/-0.9222242
Access: customers
Leisure: playground
Source: survey
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Barrier: entrance
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Entrance: main
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Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 50.8852236/-0.9225577
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Usage: tourism
Lat/Long: 50.8844396/-0.9225262
Barrier: entrance
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Barrier: entrance
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Barrier: entrance
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Stansted Park
Place: locality
Source Name: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Lat/Long: 50.8832042/-0.9198276
Barrier: yes
Lat/Long: 50.8852996/-0.9229705
Barrier: log
Lat/Long: 50.8828592/-0.9155244
Access: permissive
Drinking Water: yes
Man Made: water_tap
Lat/Long: 50.8900176/-0.9182849
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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