Swainston, Calbourne, Newtown and Porchfield - Isle of Wight (UA)

Mid-late C18 woodland garden, set in parkland, with intersecting avenues and water features incorporating earlier fishponds from a Bishopric manor, now a hotel. Remnant garden features lie in several ownerships and woodland compartments. Where parkland has been converted to arable land or and light industrial use loss of historic character and designed landscape intentions has occured.The southern portion of the estate, including a temple, is separated from the core by a road. A coordinated parkland/conservation management plan is recommended as part of any Countryside Stewardship process.