Polesden Lacey, Dorking, England

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Brief description of site

Polesden Lacey has gardens and pleasure grounds of 12 hectares, laid out in 1761. Features include a long walk and a rose garden.

Brief history of site

There has been a house at Polesden Lacey since at least the 12th century but the first house whose appearance is known was built for the Rous family and completed by 1631. The Sheridan family purchased the estate in 1797 and the house was in ruins by about 1814. Around 1820-25 there were alterations by Joseph Bonsor, when the estate was enlarged. This included walled gardens of some 1.2 hectares. The walled gardens were laid out as flower gardens from around 1906 onwards by Mrs Greville.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	187	Grid Ref:	TQ136522
Latitude:	51.25766	Longitude:	-0.3734162

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