Nonsuch Park
Archaeology »
Heritage sites»
Nonsuch Park
Location
between Stoneleigh and Ewell
Country
United Kingdom
Year of Research
1606
Culture
Nonsuch Park is a public park between Stoneleigh, North Cheam, Cheam, and Ewell and the last surviving part of the Little Park of Nonsuch, a deer hunting park was founded by Henry VIII of England surrounding the former Nonsuch Palace. The western regions of the larger adjacent Great Park of Nonsuch, became known as Worcester Park after the 4th Earl of Worcester was appointed Keeper of the Great Park in 1606.In 1959 a matartjor archeological exploration of the anticipated site of the palace itself was began. This excavation led to a major set of developments in post medieval archeology. The site of the palace is marked by several small stone columns which have plaques with the groundplan mounted on them.On 8th January 2007 Surrey County Council\'s Asset committee met to review the status of Nonsuch Mansion. The committee recommended commissioning a master plan for the Mansion and Park, which among other objectives, could involve sale of the Mansion.