26/02/2016
2016 is the Tercentenary of Lancelot 'Capability' Brown and Faswley is listed as part of his great body of work, see http://www.parksandgardens.org/places-and-people/site/1311/summary
Brief description of site
The site originated in the 14th century, with developments in the 16th, 18th and 19th centuries. The park was landscaped by Lancelot Brown in about 1763 and remains generally intact, though the gardens were largely replanted in the 20th century.
Brief history of site
The present house was begun by Richard Knightley, who died in 1534. The house was unoccupied after 1913, and the contents were sold in 1914.
Location information:
Address: Fawsley Hall Hotel, Fawsley, nr Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 3BA
Locality: Daventry
Local Authorities:
Northamptonshire; Daventry; Fawsley
Historical County: Northamptonshire
OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 152 Grid Ref: SP562568
Latitude: 52.2066 Longitude: -1.17901
Directions:
On the A361 between Daventry and Banbury
Visitor facilities
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: hotel
Site Style : English landscape garden
Site first created: Before 1534
Main period of development: Mid 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 330
Parks and Gardens Data Services, United Kingdom Database of Historic Parks and Gardens
