Melbury Park, West Dorset, England

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Brief description of site

Melbury Park is a deer park, with woodland and agricultural land of around 300 hectares. In addition, there is a central landscape and gardens of around 15 hectares. The 18th century landscaping sits alongside extensive 19th and 20th century planting of rare trees and shrubs.

Brief history of site

The house was enlarged in 1530, 1692, 1872 and 1884. The extent of 16th and 17th century gardening or landscaping at Melbury is uncertain, although Great High Wood retains outlines of radial avenues and a central clearing. The mid-18th century landscaping produced the sweeping lawns around the house from north-east to south-west, and the enlargement or creation by 1762 of Melbury Lake. There was also mid- and late-19th century planting of rare trees and shrubs.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	194	Grid Ref:	ST576060
Latitude:	50.85195	Longitude:	-2.603689

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