Luton Hoo, Luton, England

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Brief description of site

Luton Hoo is an 18th-century landscape park covering almost 600 hectares (475 hectares registered), designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. The grounds include early-20th-century formal gardens and a rockery garden which covers two hectares. The main building is now a hotel.

Brief history of site

A park of 150 hectares was enclosed in 1623. In 1762 the estate was bought by the third Earl of Bute, who employed Robert Adam to rebuild the house and Lancelot Brown to design the park.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	166	Grid Ref:	TL105185
Latitude:	51.85416	Longitude:	-0.3970101

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