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In 1334 Sir Rowland Lenthall and his wife Lady Lucy were granted licences to 'crenellate, turrellate and embattle their manor at Hampton Rychard, and to make a fortalice there; also to impark 1,000 acres of land'.

A large formal garden appears to have existed here in the late 16th century.

George London redesigned the gardens on a large scale at the end of the 17th century.

In the early 19th century, under the ownership of the Arkwright family, the house was largely rebuilt and stood on wooded lawns. A kitchen garden was added at this time. The existing conservatory was added to the design of Joseph Paxton.

A new ornamental garden was formed in the kitchen garden in the late 20th century to the design of Simon Dorrell.

People associated with this site

Designer: Mr Simon Dorrell (Known to have been active 1995 to )

Designer: George London (died 12/01/1714)

Designer: Sir Joseph Paxton (born 03/08/1803 died 08/06/1865)

Features

kitchen garden

ha-ha

conservatory

gatehouse