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Wothorpe Towers

Introduction

Features of Wothorpe Towers include terraced walks, parterres and recessed seating niches.

The existing gardens were swept away in the early-17th century. New terraced walks and parterres were created, although many of the earlier walls were retained and still survive. A splendid garden gateway with recessed seating niches lies to the east of the house.
Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

Opening times are very limited, but visits can be made by appointment. Please see: http://www.wothorpe-towers.co.uk/opening.asp

Directions

http://www.wothorpe-towers.co.uk/contact.asp

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History

The old hill-top manor house at Wothorpe was rebuilt in the late-16th century and surrounded by an elaborate set of courts and walled gardens including one with a zig-zag stream flowing through it. Around 1620 Thomas Cecil, elder son of Lord Burghley, replaced the house by a dramatic towered lodge which he used ‘to retire out of the dust whilst his great house at Burghley was a-sweeping'. The house was abandoned in the later 18th century and is now a ruin.

Features & Designations

Features

  • Walk
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  • Garden Seat
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  • Tower (featured building)
  • House
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  • Gateway
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Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Survival

Part: standing remains

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Wothorpe

References

Contributors

  • Cambridgeshire Gardens Trust