The house and garden today Rousham House

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gladiator



statue detail


away , unseen house, kent s garden extends past classical temples, follies , statuary representing spirit of era, dying gladiators, horse being savaged lion , other statues depicting similar themes. paths lead through woods abundant water cherwell utilised: small rills lead larger ponds , formal pools, classical statuary of roman gods , mythological creatures skilfully positioned catch eye 1 progresses cascade cold bath , on next temple or arcade, each set in own valley or glade, succession of picturesque tableaux.


among revealing , thought-provoking of follies grotto small cascade inscription: in front of stone lie remains of ringwood otter-hound of extraordinary sagacity : shows while english squire created garden attempted achieve arcadia, interests , loves remained hunting , hounds.


a separate garden closer house evokes spirit of tudor , stuart eras of english gardening. box-edged beds , borders of old roses , herbaceous plants surrounded walls of ancient red brick; here historic circular dovecote still retains doves , close through small gate parish church generations of cottrell-dormers buried. 1 memorial in church commemorates 3 sons of family killed in combat in first world war.


the house , grounds have been used filming locations productions including itv s lewis (episode dead of winter ).


rousham house still home of cottrell-dormer family.







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