Garrick's Villa, Richmond, England

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Brief description of site

This is a later 18th century landscape garden with riverside views, created on an earlier site. The house and garden were owned by the actor David Garrick, who built a Temple to William Shakespeare in the grounds. At its most extensive the site covered 2 hectares. It is now about 1.5 hectares, and in divided use and ownership.

Brief history of site

The original Hampton House and grounds were acquired by David Garrick between 1753 and 1754. By 1755 Garrick had begun to build Shakespeare's Temple on the riverside part of the grounds. Lancelot Brown advised Garrick on the small-scale landscape development between 1756 and 1757.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	176	Grid Ref:	TQ142694
Latitude:	51.41213	Longitude:	-0.3593122

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