Mamhead, (also known as Mamhead Park), Teignbridge, England

This site is NOT open to public.

Brief description of site

Mamhead consists of 18th-century parkland and woodland covering about 400 hectares, now in divided use and ownership. There are the remains of 19th-century formal gardens beside the house.

Brief history of site

Sir Peter Balle (a noted sylviculturist, died 1680) rebuilt an existing house near the parish church in the mid-17th century. The early- and mid-18th-century gardens are shown in a painting of about 1780, and were formal, with terraces, fountains and pools. In 1769 Robert Adam provided plans for the improvement of the house and alteration of a cascade house, which appear to have been implemented, while in 1778 the grounds were improved with the advice of Lancelot Brown. A new mansion designed by Anthony Salvin was built from 1828.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	192	Grid Ref:	SX930811
Latitude:	50.61976	Longitude:	-3.513899

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