ABSTRACT
Unequivocal evidence is rare for the physical location of gardens in medieval royalpalaces, castles and houses. As archaeological techniques improve, the slight remains of tree holes, bedding trenches, fence-and stake-holes and garden soil are likely to be recorded but in the meantime we have to rely on references in the public records. These were in the main addressed to people who clearly were familiar with the layout of the complexes of buildings and open spaces and therefore only needed to rely on the most laconic topographical directions.
