Sites of Special Scientific Interest Notified in 1996 - Iford Manor, Moon's Hill Quarry, Kennet and Lambourn Floodplain, Hinton Hill, Wellow (Paperback)

Chapters: Iford Manor, Moon's Hill Quarry, Kennet and Lambourn Floodplain, Hinton Hill, Wellow, Hurcott Lane Cutting, Southerham Works Pit, Conegar Road Cutting. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 24. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Iford Manor (grid reference ST802589) in Wiltshire sits on the steep slopes of the Frome valley, which itself has been occupied since Roman times. The house is mediaeval in origin, the classical facade having been added in the 18th century when the hanging woodlands above the garden were planted. Iford is best known for its Grade I internationally listed Gardens, designed during the early part of the 20th century by the garden architect Harold Peto. He lived at Iford from 1899 until his death in 1933 during which time he built up an extensive collection of artefacts, brought back from his travels abroad. His great love of the Italianate style is plainly evident at Iford, where flowers occupy a subordinate place amongst the more structural elements of cypress, statuary, broad walks and pools. The Peto gardens at Iford ManorA number of plants of particular interest can be found at Iford: standard Wisteria sinensis blossoms across much of the front of the house and up flights of steps linking the terraces (particularly good in late May); Phillyria latifolia; Buxus sempervirens grows in wild tree form in the woods above the house and is extensively used in the gardens as a structural plant; Cupressus sempervirens; Hemerocallis citrina, the scented day-lily; naturalised Martagon lilies. In addition to his planting and structural work, Peto also created a cloister, his "Haunt of Ancient Peace," where he displayed many of his treasures. Today this building is used as an intimate venue for opera and other musical events. Iford Manor was the recipient of the His...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=123601