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Brief description of site

Chenies is a 15th-century manor house set in formal gardens of Tudor origin, which were laid out in the late-19th century by Edwin Lutyens. This is thought to be the earliest collaboration between Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll. The gardens are divided into compartments and feature a seasonal planting scheme.

Brief history of site

The manor house and grounds date from the 15th century. The gardens previously consisted of terraces which have been restored and altered in the 20th century.

Location information:

Address: The Manor House, Chenies, WD3 6ER

Locality: Amersham

Local Authorities:

Buckinghamshire; Chiltern; Chenies

Historical County: Buckinghamshire

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 165 Grid Ref: TQ015983
Latitude: 51.67431 Longitude: -0.5335308

Key information:

Form of site: formal

Purpose of site: Ornamental

Context or principal building: manor house

Site first created: 1460

Main period of development: Late 19th century

Survival: Reconstructed

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