Landscape record 1233001000 - Taplow House
Summary
Eighteenth century landscaped garden by Repton at Taplow House Hotel, altered about 1800
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (3)
- FORMAL GARDEN (earlier than 1796, 18th Century to 19th Century - 1700 AD to 1899 AD)
- WOODLAND GARDEN (earlier than 1882, 19th Century - 1800 AD? to 1899 AD?)
- WALLED GARDEN (earlier than 1882, 19th Century - 1800 AD? to 1899 AD?)
Description
In the late 18th century the owner of the house instructed Repton to prepare a scheme for the gardens, there are illustrations in a book published in 1796. Later altered c1800 by the head gardener. The records do not tell what style gardens they are, however pictures would indicate that they are formal gardens. The first edition 6" OS map shows a woodland garden with a pleasure/formal garden to the north of the house. There is also a walled garden. APs show that even though most of the landscape is still there it has been subdivided into different plots (B2).
Brief account of the gardens in early August 1833 (B4).
Repton was involved at Taplow Lodge, not at Taplow House - B2 duplicates information for both sites.
Sources (2)
- <2>SBC19002 Unpublished document: Buckinghamshire County Museum Archaeological Service. 1998. Historic Parks and Gardens Register Review.
- <4>SBC23894 Bibliographic reference: John Claudius Loudon. 1990. In Search of English Gardens: The Travels of John Claudius Loudon and His Wife Jane. pp100-101.
Location
| Grid reference | SU 9090 8191 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TAPLOW, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Aug 14 2018 6:23PM
