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Historic Park Wall Vandalized, Centuries of History Threatened
12 Aug
Summary
- A 16th Century park visited by Queen Elizabeth I was vandalized.
- A 400-year-old wall, likely damaged by a hammer, is crumbling.
- The park holds significant history, once part of King James I's palace.
A group dedicated to preserving a significant 16th Century park has been left dismayed by a recent act of vandalism. The Friends of Cedars Park, responsible for protecting the historic site located between Cheshunt and Waltham Cross in Hertfordshire, reported that a 400-year-old wall suffered damage.
This historic wall, believed to have been struck by a hammer, is situated within the 19-acre Cedars Park, which was once the location of Theobalds Palace, a favored residence of King James I. The park itself has a deep historical connection, having been visited by Queen Elizabeth I during her reign.
The vandalism resulted in three indentations on the kitchen garden wall, which was an original part of Theobalds Palace. The chair of the Friends of Cedars Park expressed deep concern, stating that the park's extensive history could be irrevocably harmed if such destructive acts persist. Both the park and its wall structures are protected by Historic England.
