Homewood, Knebworth, Stevenage, England
Record Id: 1783
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Brief description of site
Homewood has early-20th-century gardens and woodland of about three hectares, which were designed in 1901 by Sir Edward Lutyens and possibly also by Gertrude Jekyll.
Brief history of site
The house was built by Edwin Lutyens as a dower house for the Dowager Countess of Lytton.
Location information:
Address: Homewood, Park Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6PP
Locality: Stevenage
Local Authorities:
Hertfordshire; North Hertfordshire; Knebworth
Historical County: Hertfordshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 166 | Grid Ref: | TL239199 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.86393 | Longitude: | -0.2020462 |
Directions:
At Knebworth, immediately west of the A1(M)
Key information:
Form of site: garden
Purpose of site: ornamental garden
Context or principal building: detached house
Site Style : Arts and Crafts
Site first created: 1901
Main period of development: Early 20th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 3
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