Claydon, Aylesbury, England
Record Id: 838
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Brief description of site
Claydon is a mid- and late-18th-century landscape park and woodland, now in divided use. The parkland around Claydon House covers about 100 hectares. Further garden development took place in the late-19th century.
Brief history of site
Sir Ralph Verney returned in 1653 from self-imposed exile in France, to embark on remodelling the manor house, in addition planting the garden with many ornamentals and creating a deer park. The park was landscaped by James Sanderson of Reading between 1763 and 1776.
Location information:
Address: Claydon House, Middle Claydon, nr Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2EY
Locality: Aylesbury
Local Authorities:
Buckinghamshire; Aylesbury Vale; Middle Claydon
Historical County: Buckinghamshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 165 | Grid Ref: | SP719253 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.92159 | Longitude: | -0.9559169 |
Directions:
13 miles north west of Aylesbury. Please see:
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-claydonhouse/w-claydonhouse-gettingthere.htm
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: great house
Site Style : English landscape garden
Site first created: 1653 to 1752
Main period of development: Mid 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 100
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