Killerton, Exeter, England
Record Id: 1921
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Brief description of site
Killerton is an early-19th-century woodland garden of 10 hectares, set within a larger park and woodland of around 100 hectares. The house, garden and estate are in divided use.
Brief history of site
A house was built on the site in the mid-16th century. Maps of 1756 show rectangular enclosures to the east and west of Killerton House, apparently formal gardens, and a formal avenue. The present house was built in 1778 and the gardens were laid out at the same time by John Veitch.
Location information:
Address: Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3LE
Locality: Exeter
Local Authorities:
Devon; East Devon; Broad Clyst
Historical County: Devon
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 192 | Grid Ref: | SS973001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 50.79134 | Longitude: | -3.458427 |
Directions:
The estate lies off the B3181 between Exeter and Cullompton.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-killerton/w-killerton-gettingthere.htmKey information:
Form of site: country estate
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: house
Site first created: 1533 to 1778
Main period of development: Early 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 100
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