Grimsthorpe
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The landscape at Grimsthorpe, Lincolnshire, was created for the Duke of Ancaster, who gave Brown £105 for extensive plans of the landscape in 1772.  The work was most likely carried out by the estate staff. 

 

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Although it appears to be nature in it's full beauty, this landscape is artificial; however it appears to be an ideal English landscape thanks to Brown's designs.  The house at Grimsthorpe can be seen across Brown's graceful lake.

 

 

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Another view of Brown's lake and rolling grass at Grimsthorpe.

 

 

 

Information and Pictures taken from source 8.