Sledmere House, East Yorkshire, England

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This site has the following component area(s):

Sledmere House, Walled Garden

Sledmere House, Knot Garden

Brief description of site

Sledmere House has an associated landscape park, plantations and gardens. The core is about 300 hectares. Features include an 18th-century octagonal walled garden, a recently laid out parterre and herbaceous borders.

Brief history of site

In 1776 Thomas White prepared a design for the landscape for Christopher Sykes. Lancelot Brown was also consulted and prepared a plan in 1778. Elements from both designs were incorporated.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	106	Grid Ref:	SE 931647
Latitude:	54.06983	Longitude:	-0.5788077

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