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Part/component area of: Hutton-in-the-Forest

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Brief description of site

The Walled Garden at Hutton-in-the-Forest was originally a Dutch garden to the north of the house. It has two walled sides, created in the 1730s by Henry Vane Fletcher, to encourage the growth of fruit trees. The other two sides are yew hedges which were added by Lady Vane in the late 19th century.
The garden is now a flower garden containing herbaceous and annual flowers.

Brief history of site

The Walled Garden was created in the early 18th century.
Two walls were added in the 1730s. During the late 19th century the other two sides were enclosed by yew hedges.

Location information:

Address: Hutton in the Forest, CA11 9TH

Locality: Penrith, Cumbria

Local Authorities:

Cumbria; Eden

Historical County: Cumberland

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 90 Grid Ref: NY 460 357
Latitude: 54.71339 Longitude: -2.839706

Key information:

Form of site: walled garden

Purpose of site: ornamental garden

Site first created: 1700 to 1733

Main period of development: Early 18th century

Survival: Extant

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