Lyveden New Bield, Oundle, England

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Brief description of site

Lyveden New Bield has the earthwork remains of a 16th-century formal garden and water gardens, with an unfinished Garden Lodge. The garden was begun in 1596 by Sir Thomas Tresham, and was abandoned unfinished when all work ceased in 1605.

Brief history of site

A licence to impark was granted in 1540. Work began in 1596 on a cruciform banqueting house at the head of a great new garden. This garden was probably designed by Thomas Tresham, the owner, who in 1604 was commissioned to landscape grounds in Cirencester. Thomas Tresham was imprisoned in 1600. Five years later, and only a few months after his father's death, his eldest son Francis was imprisoned because of his involvement in the Gunpowder Plot. Building on the site never resumed.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	141	Grid Ref:	SP982855
Latitude:	52.45863	Longitude:	-0.5561822

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