Designed by none other than Lancelot 'Capability' Brown in the 1750's, which was his first large scale commission. He had the village relocated as it was in view of the house, removed the Medieval church and created a new Gothic one.
It took 10 years to dig the lake and river by hand, a system of culverts were installed to drain the marshland with brick built drains under the ground to feed the new lake.
There is also a river, which runs for 1 3/4 miles, that appears to drift off into the distance but actually just comes to an abrupt stop hidden behind plants and trees.
Gorgeous reflection!
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Deletelovely view #MYSundayPhoto
ReplyDeleteI wish it was slightly closer so I could visit more often
DeleteLancelot 'Capability' Brown was amazing in what he designed. What a beautiful scene x
ReplyDeletehe sure was and fancy just moving a village as it spoilt his view
DeleteCan you imagine digging for 10 years for the lake and river, I wonder how long it would take these days.
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2 years and millions of man hours to dig the canal in Dubai
DeleteGoodness that is amazing. What a beautiful sight to see x
ReplyDeleteI love visiting here, see something different each time
DeleteWow, imagine moving a village and spending 10 years digging a lake by hand! That really is a labour of love.
ReplyDeleteYep, the village spoilt his view so he moved it
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