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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

Purpose 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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