Wormsley Grange, Wormsley, Herefordshire, England
Record Id: 5879
This site is NOT open to public.
Brief description of site
Wormsley Grange is a house of about 1740. It was the birthplace of the landscape theorist Richard Payne Knight and his brother, the horticulturist and fruit breeder Thomas Andrew Knight, who established experimental orchards here.
Brief history of site
The house was built around 1740. The Knight brothers were born in the house. Thomas Andrew Knight's experimental fruit plantations were cultuvated here.
Location information:
Locality: Wormsley, Herefordshire
Local Authorities:
Herefordshire, County of; Brinsop and
Historical County: Herefordshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 149 | Grid Ref: | SO435489 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 52.1355 | Longitude: | -2.826902 |
Directions:
Seven miles north-west of Hereford via the A4110 and a minor road.
Seven miles north-west of Hereford via the A4110 and a minor road.
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Context or principal building: house
Site first created: 1740
Main period of development: Mid 18th century
Survival: Extant
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