Please note: the Fredville Oaks are on private property with no rights of public access. Please do not go knocking on the doors of the nearby cottages regarding access as they are occupied by residents with no connection to the land-owner.For information regarding permission to visit the Fredville Oaks please contact Mrs. Julia Plumtre at […]
Category: Fredville Park Trees
The Fredville “Step Tree” and other chestnuts. Updated 24.4.20
In the 1930’s Dr. Hardman, a noted East Kent historian recorded the memories of Richard Jarvis Arnold of of life in Nonington in the 1880’s & 90’s. Mr. Arnold, a blacksmith born in Nonington but who later lived and worked in Walmer, recollected: “The trees of Fredville Park were well known. In addition to the old oak […]