A Glimpse of Forde Abbey is a photograph by Michaela Perryman which was uploaded on May 14th, 2021.
A Glimpse of Forde Abbey
Forde Abbey is a privately owned former Cistercian monastery in Dorset, England, with a postal address in Chard, Somerset. The house and gardens are... more
Title
A Glimpse of Forde Abbey
Artist
Michaela Perryman
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Forde Abbey is a privately owned former Cistercian monastery in Dorset, England, with a postal address in Chard, Somerset. The house and gardens are run as a tourist attraction while the 1,600-acre (650 ha) estate is farmed to provide additional revenue. Forde Abbey is a Grade I listed building.
The gardens of Forde Abbey are one of the main attractions. They are listed as Grade II in the National Heritage List for England as a "historically important garden" The Roper family has maintained and improved the gardens during their tenure. The gardens cover 30 acres (120,000 m2) including several water features, planted gardens and an arboretum. The lawns were laid out in front of the house in the 18th century and many of the trees were planted in the 19th century.
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May 14th, 2021
