Monument Number 1108035 |
| Hob Uid: 1108035 | |
Location :
Buckinghamshire
Non Civil Parish
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| Grid Ref : SU8690092300 |
| Summary : Landscape park to Wycombe Abbey, probably remodelled by Lancelot Brown for William, the third Earl of Shelburne shortly after 1761. Further improvements took place some time after 1798 by Robert Smith, Lord Carrington. Humphry Repton may have been employed at this time, but his input is uncertain. Extensions to the park had been made by 1900 and 1926. |
More information : Eighteenth century landscape garden at Wycombe Abbey containing features including greenhouses constructed in 1811 and early 19th century lodges. Wood and parkland is present to the south and east of the house. Garden activity prior to Capability Brown's work in 1762 is uncertain. Brown was responsible for the extensive plantations and the creation of two pools. A grotto was constructed during the 1760s. Humphry Repton also carried out some landscaping before 1803, but the extent of his work is uncertain. (1)
Landscape park to Wycombe Abbey, probably remodelled by Lancelot Brown for William, the third Earl of Shelburne shortly after 1761. Further improvements took place some time after 1798 by Robert Smith, Lord Carrington. Humphry Repton may have been employed at this time, but his input is uncertain. Extensions to the park had been made by 1900 and 1926. (2) |