Clipsham Hall
| Clipsham Hall | |
| Rutland | |
|---|---|
 Entrance to the Grounds of Clipsham Hall | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SK970164 |
| Location: | 52°44’13"N, -0°33’48"W |
| Village: | Clipsham |
| History | |
| Information | |
| Owned by: | Private |
Clipsham Hall is a grade II* listed mansion house in a broad estate at Clipsham in Rutland. It was owned for several generations by the Davenport-Handleyfamily, until the death of Sir David Davenport-Handley in 2014, when it was put up for sale.[1]
Yew Tree Avenue
Within the estate is the remarkable Yew Tree Avenue. Once the carriage drive to Clipsham Hall, it is distinguished by the fantastical topiary of the yew trees. The avenue is now maintained by the Forestry Commission on a long lease from the estate.[2]
The avenue stretches for over 500 yards, with some 150 shaped yew trees leading towards the Hall. Many of the trees are over 200 years old and have been trimmed since 1870 into various shapes depicting birds and animals on the tops and designs in relief on the sides.
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References
- ↑ Clipsham Hall Goes up for Sale - The Stamford Mercury, Thursday 15 May 2014
- ↑ http://www.forestry.gov.uk/kestevenforest