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Description: | The park surrounds the house extending mainly to the north, west and south. Little is known of the early landscaping, although Capability Brown was asked in 1771 and 1772 to propose 'alterations'. His work included the extension of Newsham lake to the north of the estate. The late 18th century Newsham Bridge (PRN55672) may be of his design. Brown proposed further alterations in 1778. Much tree-planting took place in this period. Brown may also have designed the arabella aufrere temple built c.1787, 1km south of Brocklesby Hall. This is within the belt of woodland, c.200m wide, which runs south from the hall for 2km to join the 100ha mausoleum woods in the southern part of the estate. There are other features in the estate including the Pelham Mausoleum, by Wyatt, 1787-92, based on the temple of the Sybil at Tivoli in Italy. Gardens and park are on the Register of Parks and Gardens, graded I. {1}{2}{3} | Subjects: | General Archaeology | Temporal: | 1700 - 1950 | Source: | Lincolnshire County Council | Identifier: | http://www.lincstothepast.com/Records/Re... | Go to resource |
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