17th Century 'Lost' Garden Outline Revealed by Heatwave at Chatsworth
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High temperatures have once again exposed the outline of the Great Parterre, an ornate 17th-century garden at Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire, originally designed in 1699 for the 1st Duke of Devonshire.
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Why It Matters
The Great Parterre, designed in 1699 for the 1st Duke of Devonshire, lies beneath the south lawn of Chatsworth House and complements its south facade.
The recent high temperatures have revealed the outline of an ornate and "lost" 17th Century garden at the Chatsworth Estate.
The Great Parterre, which is beneath the south lawn at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, was designed in 1699 for the 1st Duke of Devonshire, to complement the newly completed south facade of the house.
This is not the first time the European-style formal garden has been exposed due to the hot and dry weather - it was also revealed during dry spells in 2022 and 2018.
Open Questions
- What conservation efforts are planned for the garden?
- How often will the garden be visible in the future?
