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Brief description of site

Studley Royal has extensive pleasure grounds with an early geometric layout, a deer park with mixed styles, and includes the grounds of a medieval monastery.

Brief history of site

The geometrical layout was established by John Aislabie between 1716 and 1742, with additions by William Aislabie.

Location information:

Address: Fountains, HG4 3DY

Locality: Ripon

Local Authorities:

North Yorkshire; Harrogate; Fountains Earth

Historical County: Yorkshire

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 99 Grid Ref: SE271683
Latitude: 54.10987 Longitude: -1.586985

Directions:

The site is off the B6265, 4 miles west of Ripon. There are bus services from Ripon and Leeds.

Key information:

Form of site: country estate

Purpose of site: Ornamental

Context or principal building: abbey

Plant type/environment: water garden

Site first created: 1716 to 1742

Main period of development: Early 18th century

Survival: Extant

Site Size (Hectares): 318

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