Stowe, Buckingham, England
Record Id: 3143
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Brief description of site
Stowe is an 18th-century landscape garden occupying about 160 hectares, set within extensive parkland of around 300 hectares. The garden contains numerous 18th-century architectural features, and other features which were added after 1921.
Location information:
Address: Stowe Landscape Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5EH
Locality: Buckingham
Local Authorities:
Buckinghamshire; Aylesbury Vale; Stowe
Historical County: Buckinghamshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 165 | Grid Ref: | SP676372 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 52.0291 | Longitude: | -1.016093 |
Directions:
3 miles north west of Buckingham, off the A422 Buckingham to Banbury road.
Key information:
Form of site: landscape garden
Current use of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: school
Site Style : English landscape garden
Site first created: 1677 to 1714
Main period of development: 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 500
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