Wroxton Abbey Waterfall - Wroxton, Oxfordshire, UK
Posted by: Dragontree
N 52° 04.213 W 001° 23.113
30U E 610678 N 5770078
This majestic waterfall forms part of the river system in the grounds of Wroxton Abbey.
Waymark Code: WM656Y
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/05/2009
Views: 19
The fantastic gardens were landscaped in 1728 by Tilleman Bobart. They comprise of 56 acres including woodland and fields. There are Serpentine style aspects, possibly to the design of Lord North, later to become the Earl of Guildford from 1731-1751. There are 2 lakes, a cascade and river and a Roman Doric Temple. A knot garden was added in the twentieth century.
The grounds are open to the public to explore and walk around in the daytime. It is possible to walk right up to this waterfall and admire the views of the lakes.
Type / features of structure: Spillway
Estimated height in feet: 10
Estimated width in feet: 8
River/stream/lake/reservoir: Private Manmade River leading to Sor Brook
Location of the waterfall: Not listed
Coordinates of parking: Not Listed
Fees: Not Listed
Flow dates: Not listed
Estimated height in meters: Not Listed
Estimated width in meters: Not Listed
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