Broadmoor Hospital, Crowthorne - Bracknell Forest (UA)
A mid-C19 asylum designed by Joshua Jebb with rare survival of large kitchen garden as the focus for therapeutic work. Sited on a ridge the cascading walled gardens and institutional farm are highliy significant. The setting of ornamented farmland is vulnerable. Development of the new hospital is complete with the original complex allocated for comprehensive mixed use/residential development. A pre-development Conservation Management Plan is required and close liaison is welcomed to minimise further harm to the historic design integrity and explore significance for sustainabile living here.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Broadmoor Hospital
- Heritage Category:
- Registered Park and Garden grade II
- List Entry Number:
- 1001401
- Local Planning Authority:
- Bracknell Forest (UA)
- Site Type:
- Gardens parks and urban spaces > Landscape park
Location
- Unitary Authority:
- Bracknell Forest (UA)
- Parish:
- Crowthorne
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Bracknell
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Park and garden
- Condition:
- Extensive significant problems
- Vulnerability:
- High
- Trend:
- Declining
- Ownership:
- Health authority
- Designation:
- Registered Park and Garden grade II, LB grade II
Contact Details
Kay Richardson 0207 973 3647
