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Mount Clare 7563

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Short Description

Much of the former grounds were built over for the Alton East and Alton West Estates but the houses themselves have been converted for educational use and now provide facilities for Roehampton University. Remnants of earlier garden features are found in the surrounding environment, including an 18th-century garden temple, a summer house and architectural balustrading.

Features
  • Residential Building (featured building)
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Access & Directions

Access Contact Details

Some areas of the site are open to the public.

Directions

Rail: Barnes then bus. Bus: 72, 74, 85, 170, 265
History

History

In the 17th and 18th centuries Roehampton became a popular place for wealthy people to have country villas, whose fine houses set in grounds were built on the high-lying site. A number of these fine houses remain, including Downshire House, Manresa House and Mount Clare, the latter's grounds landscaped by Capability Brown.

Period

  • 18th Century
  • Late 18th Century
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References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust