Temple Dinsley, (also known as Princess Helena College), Stevenage, England

This site is NOT open to public.

Brief description of site

The site was originally early 18th-century parkland, which at its most extensive covered about 200 hectares. The present grounds of about 10 hectares surround the house, and include gardens redesigned by Gertrude Jekyll and Sir Edwin Lutyens between 1908 and 1920. The remainder of estate has been returned to agriculture.

Brief history of site

The manor house of Temple Dinsley was rebuilt by Benedict Ithell in 1714. Before this there appears to have been little garden surrounding the 17th-century house. In 1908 H G Fenwick employed Edwin Lutyens to enlarge the house substantially and remodel it. At this time Lutyens collaborated with Gertrude Jekyll in creating formal gardens to the west and north of the house.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	166	Grid Ref:	TL182248
Latitude:	51.9092	Longitude:	-0.2831072

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