Appuldurcombe, Isle of Wight, England

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Brief description of site

Appuldurcombe has the remnants of an 18th-century landscape park. At its most extensive the park covered around 100 hectares, but is now in divided use and ownership. Features include an icehouse, four gate lodges and a ruined obelisk.

Brief history of site

Appuldurcombe House built around 1701-13 for Sir Robert Worsley, on the site of a 16th-century building. Capability Brown was called in 1779, and subsequently produced a plan for 'alterations of the Place'.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	196	Grid Ref:	SZ543800
Latitude:	50.61719	Longitude:	-1.233838

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