Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe, England
Record Id: 1814
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Brief description of site
Hughenden Manor has mid-19th century formal gardens and woodland walks covering 2 hectares. The gardens are situated within a park which at its most extensive covered about 60 hectares, including woodland and agricultural land.
Brief history of site
An existing farmhouse was extended from 1737 onwards. A small park was added, probably during the early-19th century. The estate was bought by Benjamin Disraeli in 1847. He considerably expanded the park and had formal gardens laid out to the south of the house.
Location information:
Address: Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4LA
Locality: High Wycombe
Local Authorities:
Buckinghamshire; Wycombe; Hughenden
Historical County: Buckinghamshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 165 | Grid Ref: | SU862953 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.6499 | Longitude: | -0.7554733 |
Directions:
1.5 miles north of High Wycombe on the west side of A4128.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-hughendenmanor/w-hughendenmanor-gettingthere.htm
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: great house
Site Style : formal
Site first created: After 1737
Main period of development: Mid 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 60
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