Houghton Lodge, Hampshire, England

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Brief description of site

Houghton Lodge is a fishing lodge, possibly designed by John Nash. The house is set within picturesque, landscaped pleasure grounds and a park of around four hectares, dating from around 1800. In addition there were late 20th-century improvements by Travers Morgan. There is a traditional kitchen garden with Hydroponicum/ Orchid House and water meadow walks.

Brief history of site

A plan of 1786 shows the undeveloped site, which by 1800 would be Houghton Lodge and its surrounding landscape. The house was built for the Pitt-Rivers family, probably as a fishing lodge. When the site was sold in 1799 it had two lodges, a handsome approach, paved coach yard with stables, outbuildings, brewhouse and cottages, a terrace, pleasure grounds, and kitchen garden. Despite many changes of ownership, few alterations were made to the landscape in the 19th century or since.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	185	Grid Ref:	SU344332
Latitude:	51.09708	Longitude:	-1.510124

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