Alderley Grange, (also known as West End House), Gloucestershire, England
Record Id: 59
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Brief description of site
This is an ornamental walled garden of 0.8 hectares. Its origins lie in the 17th century around a house of the same period. It was further developed in the 19th and 20th centuries. The garden contains trees, roses, herb gardens and scented plants.
Brief history of site
A new House was built in Alderley in 1608. The house was largely re-built around 1744. The gardens were re-developed after 1961 by Alvilde Lees-Milne with advice from Vita Sackville-West.
Location information:
Address: Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7QT
Locality: Gloucestershire
Local Authorities:
Gloucestershire; Stroud; Alderley
Historical County: Gloucestershire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 172 | Grid Ref: | ST770908 |
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| Latitude: | 51.61555 | Longitude: | -2.333579 |
Directions:
From the Bath to Stroud road (A46) turn north-west at Dunkirk.
Key information:
Form of site: walled garden
Purpose of site: ornamental garden
Context or principal building: house
Site first created: After 1608
Main period of development: 17th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 0.8
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