The Orchard

In terms of the history of the site the Orchard is a relatively new addition - perhaps planted in the 1960s (to be verified)

Banding will be added to the trees to improve fruit quality in future.

Work is underway to formally identify the different varieties in the Orchard but initial indications are that there are:

Bramley
Howgate Wonder - a cooking apple developed on the Isle of Wight in 1915. Usually a big apple making a lot of juice
Old Cox's Orange
Worcester Pearmain
Ellison's Orange

For those interested in Apples & Orchards please see the following related links:

National Orchard Project
National Trust Conserving and Restoring National English Orchards has more information on the National Trust Orchard Project and details of how people can plant their own traditional orchard. Alternatively you can email the National Trust Orchard Project to get involved.
Apple Tree Register
Common Ground Initiated Apple Day on 21st October 1990 in Covent Garden
All about apple varieties