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Brief description of site

Cottesbrooke has formal 20th-century gardens, set in an 18th-century landscape park. The gardens include formal and wild gardens, Dutch and herb gardens, and a terrace border. There are water features and a Statue Walk.

Brief history of site

The present house was begun in 1702. The gardens and park were laid out in the 18th century by an unknown designer. Alterations have continued since, with new developments particularly in the 20th century.

Location information:

Address: Cottesbrooke Hall, Northampton, NN6 8PF

Locality: Northampton

Local Authorities:

Northamptonshire; Daventry; Cottesbrooke

Historical County: Northamptonshire

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 141 Grid Ref: SP711740
Latitude: 52.35946 Longitude: -0.9573771

Directions:

North of Northampton, east of the A5199.

Key information:

Form of site: landscape park

Current use of site: Ornamental

Context or principal building: great house

Site first created: 1702 to 1799

Main period of development: 18th century

Survival: Extant

Site Size (Hectares): 250

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