Wotton House, Dorking, England
Record Id: 3594
This site is NOT open to public.
Brief description of site
Wotton House has Italian gardens of around 5 hectares. It was the family home of Evelyns, and is now a conference centre.
Brief history of site
The layout was started in 1643, but mainly dates from 1651-52 by John Evelyn with George Evelyn. The site was partly remade in the 19th century, when the enclosing walls were removed.
Location information:
Address: Guildford Road, Wotton, RH5 6HS
Locality: Dorking
Local Authorities:
Surrey; Mole Valley; Wotton
Historical County: Surrey
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 187 | Grid Ref: | TQ122470 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.21119 | Longitude: | -0.3950976 |
Directions:
The site is on the A25 between Dorking and Guildford. There is also a railway station in Dorking.
Key information:
Form of site: garden
Purpose of site: ornamental garden
Context or principal building: commercial
Site Style : Italianate garden
Site first created: 1643 to 1652
Main period of development: Mid 17th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 20
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