Oldest Gardens in London
What is the oldest garden in London? That depends. If you are looking for a space that has always been a green space, then you need to look at commons and ancient woodlands, such as Highgate Wood in North London with its prehistoric earthworks. Gardens, of their nature, change over time and get redesigned and replanted. Westminster Abbey Precincts College Garden has claims to be the oldest garden, being continuously a garden since the 11th century. All the gardens pictured below contain some historical remnants.
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11th Century
16th Century
16th Century
Water Gate 17th Century
Laid out 17th Century
18th Century
Churchyard enlarged 1797
18th Century to Victorian