Bowood House, English country house in Calne Without, Great Britain.
The Georgian mansion incorporates elegant baroque architecture with extensive gardens designed by Lancelot Brown, featuring a one-kilometer artificial lake and formal lawns.
The original structure, built in 1725 on a hunting lodge site, underwent extensions by architect Henry Keene before partial demolition in 1956 due to deterioration.
Bowood House stands as the residence of the Fitzmaurice family, who held the title of Earls of Shelburne and later became the Marquesses of Lansdowne.
The property opens from April to November, offering guided tours, designated picnic areas, and complimentary parking facilities near the admission entrance.
The laboratory where Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen in 1774 remains preserved on the grounds, recognized as a National Historic Chemical Landmark.
Location: Calne Without
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Website: https://bowood.org
GPS coordinates: 51.42860,-2.03762
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11
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