Great Maytham Hall, Cranbrook, England

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Brief description of site

Great Maytham Hall has early-20th-century formal gardens and woodland of three hectares. This is set within a larger estate of park, wood and agricultural use covering 41 hectares. It is now in divided use and ownership.

Brief history of site

The first recorded house was built on the site after 1714. The house and park were enlarged in the 19th century. Edwin Lutyens was commissioned to re-build the house and lay out the formal gardens in 1909. It is one of the few houses and gardens in Kent designed by Lutyens.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	189	Grid Ref:	TQ848306
Latitude:	51.04502	Longitude:	0.6349122

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