Ditchley, Charlbury, England

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Brief description of site

The estate at Ditchley originates in the medieval period. The present house was constructed in 1722. The gardens and pleasure grounds occupy about 40 hectares within a park of about 140 hectares.

Brief history of site

In 1583 Sir Henry Lee of Quarrendon, near Aylesbury, Ranger of Woodstock Park, bought a house and land at Ditchley. A license was granted for the enclosure of a substantial deer park in 1603. A new house was constructed in 1722. The formal gardens and pleasure grounds were laid out, and the park landscaped, to complement the new building. Developments since then include works in the 19th century (J C Loudon) and the 1930s (G Jellicoe).

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	164	Grid Ref:	SP391212
Latitude:	51.88799	Longitude:	-1.433286

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