Refurbishment of the Victorian gardens carried out on the site of a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The works comprised the construction of new and refurbishment of existing paths, the paths were surfaced with a Coxwell self-binding gravel. The construction and refurbishment of metal gates and railings. Installation of new seats and litter bins. Soft landscaping comprised of topsoiling, tree and shrub planting.
The old Abbey foundations were marked by laying yorkstone setts.
As the site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, all works that required excavation were supervised by Archaeologist.
Contract Value: £126,000.00
Contract Duration: September 2006 to January 2007
Clients Address
Vale of White Horse DC
Leisure Services Department
The Abbey House
ABINGDON
OX14 3JE
Landscape Architects
Vale of the White Horse DC
Landscape Section
Leisure Services Department
The Abbey House
ABINGDON
OX14 3JE
Contact:Avril Williams
