Monument record 6413/0/7 - Wakefield Lawn

{1} Clearly marked with tree planting.

{2} Beyond the lake Brown made a vast sweep of lawn to the outskirts of enclosing woodland.

{3} Expansive lake beyond which rises a beautiful lawn nearly a mile in circuit and belted by stately woods.

{4} Clearly marked with tree planting.

{5} "….a noble lawn nearly a mile in extent the smooth features and soft tints of which are contrasted by the bold and abrupt aspect of the dense woodland scene terminating the view….".

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1926, Ordnance Survey Third Edition Map Series (60.8), (unchecked) (Map). SNN41915.

<2> Hyams E., 1971, Capability Brown and Humphry Repton, p.19 (unchecked) (Book). SNN42136.

<3> Baker G., 1830, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.231 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77328.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1880, First Edition OS 6 Inch Mapping Series (MULTIPLES!), 60NE (checked) (Map). SNN41967.

<5> Evans J.; Britton J., 1810, The Beauties of England and Wales (Northamptonshire), (unchecked) (Book). SNN1351.

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Jun 13 2017 10:17AM