Osborne, Isle of Wight, England

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Brief description of site

Osborne House has mid- to later 19th-century parkland, woodland, and formal terraced gardens. The estate includes woodland and agricultural land. Parts are now in divided use, with principal grounds of 100 hectares retained as gardens and wooded parkland.

Brief history of site

Eustace Mann who probably built a house on the site in around 1630. A new house was begun in 1779 and the former one demolished, stables and the present kitchen garden were built, pleasure grounds laid out west of the House, and a park created on the east side. It was purchased, in 1845, along with Barton Manor to serve as the Home Farm, by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as a private residence for their growing family. The House was rebuilt and the present stables added, the system of drives and paths was laid out, and the park and gardens landscaped with extensive ornamental and woodland plantings.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	196	Grid Ref:	SZ516948
Latitude:	50.75052	Longitude:	-1.269937

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