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Brief description of site

The early-20th-century formal gardens at Westbrook were designed by Gertrude Jekyll in collaboration with the owner and architect of the house, Hugh Thackeray Turner.

Brief history of site

The house was built between 1899 and 1900 and the gardens developed into the 20th century. The original layout included woodland paths to a boathouse and footbridge on the River Wey.

Location information:

Address: Westbrook, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2QH

Locality: Godalming

Local Authorities:

Surrey; Waverley

Historical County: Surrey

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 186 Grid Ref: SU961442
Latitude: 51.18896 Longitude: -0.6262612

Key information:

Form of site: formal garden

Purpose of site: ornamental garden

Context or principal building: house

Site Style : Arts and Crafts

Site first created: 1899 to 1900

Main period of development: Early 20th century

Survival: Extant

Site Size (Hectares): 5.5

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