Lacock Abbey, nr Chippenham, England

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Brief description of site

Lacock Abbey has 18th-century parkland, with the addition of 19th-century trees. There is a Victorian rose garden, woodland garden and a recently-developed botanic garden.

Brief history of site

Lacock Abbey was founded in 1232 as a nunnery for Augustinian canonesses. After the dissolution, it was converted to a country house. In the early 18th century, under the ownership of John Talbot, Lacock Abbey had a series of enclosed gardens to the south, east, and west of the Abbey. In 1753 John Ivory Talbot commissioned Sanderson Miller to alter the south front. In 1755-6, a bill of £250 was paid to Lancelot Brown, which suggests the latter's involvement with alterations to the grounds. In the early 19th century, the Abbey's grounds were altered and replanted under the ownership of the pioneer photographer, William Henry Fox Talbot.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	173	Grid Ref:	ST919684
Latitude:	51.41456	Longitude:	-2.117861

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