Brief Description
Features of Finings include a shelter belt, woodland, shrubberies and ponds.
History
Finings was created in the early-20th century as a private residence.
Detailed Description
The House is protected from the elements by a shelter belt and a woodland with poplars, hornbeams and whitebeam. To the north of the house are recent shrubberies with large drifts of spring bulbs. Three ponds are planted with water lilies and contain koi carp. There is a wild flower area and plantings of the rose named after the Prime Minister’s wife.- Features
- Pond
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- Shelter Belt
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- Shrubbery
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- House (featured building)
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- Authorities
Civil Parish
- Houghton and
- History
Detailed History
The 1930s house owned by a recent Prime Minister on high ground in the village is surrounded by a nearly one hectare garden.Period
- Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
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Contributors
Cambridgeshire Gardens Trust