Trees & planting This area was not intended to be part of the designed landscape, but rather as part the parkland setting. Ecology Four different habitat types were recorded within this area: Improved grassland – is present in several reseeded fields. Plantation Broadleaved – a central block within this area. Semi-natural Broadleaved Woodland – is recorded in two discrete areas in the north and south of this area. Arable – two areas of this habitat is present in the north and the centre of this area. Key Nature Conservation Features A small number of large mature trees were recorded in the semi-natural broadleaved woodland in the north of this area which area of high intrinsic value for nature conservation. There are no trees within the grassland within this area meaning that it is classified as improved grassland rather than parkland habitat. The woodland habitats within this area offer some ecological, however their extent is limited. Current condition & trends The quarry cutting is overgrown and partially collapsed, cut by the present road to the north and with areas of current tipping visible in the base. Hedgerows are currently gappy. Some ‘gappy’ hedgerows within the area Management issues Whilst the area is outside the main body of the designed landscape (and outside of the registered park boundary) the First Edition OS Map records some clumps to the south of the area and subsequent OS editions show scattered tree planting further to the north. There are a number of “gappy” hedgerows in the area. J. Lendrick Terry Lug and the North Park View along the entrance drive from North Lodge Bramham Beck through Lendrick Hills, with remnants of a Picturesque designed landscape
Carry out restoration works to the Monument to Jet over the next two years (to the pedestal cornice) and other work over the next three – five years to conserve historic fabric. Outline cost (years 1 – 2): £400.00 Outline cost (years 3 – 5): £2,600.00 10 ✓ ✓ Conservation of significant historic fabric. Redevelop an approach to planting with the quarters to reflect the historic character and carry out vegetation and tree clearance to restore historically open character (as per John Wood plan). 11 ✓ ✓ ✓ Restoration of historic character of planting. Add an appropriate statuary feature in the opening of the serpentine walk to the west of the Queen’s Hollow (in line with the Parterre Cascade), as indicated on the 1728 plan. ✓ ✓ Recreation of historic design intent. Character Area A3: The T-Pond Monitor the water quality of the 12 ✓ ✓ ✓ Conservation of significant historic feature. Monitor the stability of the trees either side of the T-Pond to avoid damage if subject to wind throw. 13 ✓ ✓ Conservation of significant historic fabric. Character Area A4: Gothic Temple and Surrounds
Outline (years 3 – 5): £800.00 Outline costs (years 6 – 10): £500.00 Management Action Masterplan ref no. Heritage Wildlife Listed building Productive landscape Access/visitor enjoyment Rationale/ justification Character Area A9: Terrace out regular inspections to the ha-ha walls. ✓ ✓ Conservation of significant historic fabric. Re-build the northwest corner of the ha-ha wall along the western section over the next three – five years to conserve the historic fabric. Outline £8,500.00 31 ✓ ✓ Conservation of significant historic fabric. Maintain a band of free of tree and scrub adjacent to the ha-ha walls to avoid future damage to the walls. ✓ Conservation of significant historic fabric. Character Area B: The Park Restore the thatched grotto and its setting as shown in the Ziegler 1825 watercolour and the 1845 map. The clearings and rides should be re-cut to provide access and views. 32 ✓ ✓ ✓ Restoration of historic design intention and feature.
Outline costs (years 3 – 5): £3,000.00 Outline costs (years 6 – 10): £99,500.00 Carry out repair works to the Obelisk within the next two years to conserve the historic fabric. Additional and less urgent repairs will be required within the next three – five years. Outline costs: £97,500.00 54 ✓ ✓ Conservation of significant historic fabric. Carry out repair works to Lead Lads within the next three – ten years to conserve the historic fabric. Outline cost (years 3 – 5): £2,050.00 Outline cost (years 6 – 10): £1,250.00 55 ✓ ✓ Conservation of significant historic fabric. Restore the later evolution of the figure of eight paths with oval ponds as shown on the 1845 map. A longer term aspiration would be to restore the South Lodges or Lodge. 56 ✓ Restoration of historic design intention. Restore the open parkland with clump planting to the east of the area as shown on the 1817 map. 57 ✓ Restoration of historic design intention. Carry out repairs to the perimeter wall. ✓ Conservation of historic fabric.
Restore the ride arrangement as shown in the 1728 plan. 58 ✓ ✓ Restoration of historic design intention. Prioritise selected avenues for restoration and ongoing management (including drainage repair). 59 ✓ Conservation of historic character. Manage plantation woodland to increase its structural diversity. Consider opportunities for woodland ride management to produce a scalloped woodland edge with a shrub layer to provide opportunities for woodland invertebrates such as butterflies and woodland ground flora plants. ✓ Conservation and enhancement of ecological fabric. Maintain a variety of woodland types within this area as this habitat mosaic will support a wide variety of bird and invertebrate species. ✓ Conservation and enhancement of ecological fabric. Consider selected removal of invasive plant species such as rhododendron or cherry laurel to promote development of woodland ground flora species. This is particularly important in those areas where rhododendron completely dominates the understory. ✓ Conservation and enhancement of ecological fabric. Develop a strategy for the protection and management of the tree avenue that are prevalent within this area, ✓ ✓ Conservation and enhancement of historic and ecological fabric.
particularly those that support ancient and veteran trees. Avoid use of fertilisers and herbicides within species-rich grassland to promote floral diversity. ✓ Conservation and enhancement of ecological fabric. Character Area H: Whittle Carr and Sober Plantation Restore the Whittle Carr Grotto and its setting as an important 18th century feature. Outline costs: £46,500.00 60 ✓ Conservation of significant historic fabric. Carry out repairs to the perimeter wall. 61 ✓ Conservation of historic fabric. Fell sections of the 20th century woodland to reflect its historic extent. 62 ✓ Restoration of historic design intention. Maintain a tree and scrub free band adjacent to the park walls to reduce risk of damage to the historic fabric. ✓ Conservation of historic fabric. Thin the canopy in the medium aged plantations to allow the development of shrub and ground vegetation. The long-term aim should be to restore the woodland to broadleaved. ✓ Conservation and enhancement of ecological fabric. Consider selected removal of invasive species such as rhododendron or cherry laurel to promote development of woodland ground flora species. ✓ Conservation and enhancement of ecological fabric.