Hampton Court, Surrey, England

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Brief description of site

Hampton Court is a Tudor palace, set in grounds of about 218 hectares. The site includes formal gardens around the palace, a deer park, maze, rose garden and wilderness. The site is bounded by the River Thames to the south and east.

Brief history of site

The site originated in the medieval period. The Tudor palace and gardens were developed from 1514 by Cardinal Wolsey, and acquired by Henry VIII in 1528. The house was remodelled from 1689 by Sir Christopher Wren, and the gardens were also redeveloped in the formal style at the same time. The house and gardens were opened to the public in 1838.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	176	Grid Ref:	TQ158684
Latitude:	51.40282	Longitude:	-0.3366423

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