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Rothley Lakes
Rothley Lakes were created in the late 1760s as part of Sir Walter Blackett’s pleasure ground on the Wallington estate. Originally the site also included a folly castle, a fort and a deer park. Lancelot "Capability" Brown drew the designs for Rothley Low Lake.[1]
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Rothley lake, a hidden gem
- "...A little known highlight on the estate are Rothley Lakes, which were created in the late 1760s as part of Sir Walter Blackett’s pleasure ground. Originally the site also included …
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Wallington
- Overview About Wallington Map Street View Wallington is a country house and gardens located about 12 miles (19 km) west of Morpeth, Northumberland, England, near the village of Cambo. It …
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Walter Blackett (1707 - 1777)
- Overview About Sir Walter Calverley-Blackett Sir Walter Calverley-Blackett was an aristocrat and politician who was a Member of Pariament for Newcastle, and 5 times Mayor of Newcastle. Nicknamed "King of …
from https://www.nationaltrust.org…
Rothley lake, a hidden gem
- "...A little known highlight on the estate are Rothley Lakes, which were created in the late 1760s as part of Sir Walter Blackett’s pleasure ground. Originally the site also included …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
Co-Curate Page
Wallington
- Overview About Wallington Map Street View Wallington is a country house and gardens located about 12 miles (19 km) west of Morpeth, Northumberland, England, near the village of Cambo. It …
