Ashwell Bury, Baldock, England
Record Id: 168
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Brief description of site
Ashwell Bury has 20th-century gardens of 2 hectares, designed by Gertrude Jekyll, situated within a further 4 hectares of parkland.The house was built in the early-19th century and extended in the late-19th century. It was remodelled from 1922 to 1923 by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Jekyll's detailed layout and planting plans are dated 1908-1909.
Brief history of site
The house was built in the early-19th century. Changes were made to the garden in 1908-9 under the direction of Gertrude Jekyll. Edwin Lutyens remodellled the house in 1922-3.
Location information:
Address: Ashwell Bury, Ashwell, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5LX
Locality: Baldock
Local Authorities:
Hertfordshire; North Hertfordshire; Ashwell
Historical County: Hertfordshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 166 | Grid Ref: | TL265400 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 52.04397 | Longitude: | -0.156916 |
Directions:
East of the A1 south-east of Biggleswade
Key information:
Form of site: garden
Current use of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: detached house
Site Style : Arts and Crafts
Site first created: After 1800
Main period of development: Early 20th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 6
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