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No. IL CHALK
LODGE.
npHE grounds annexed to this retreat are not much more exte'nsive than the secluded residencc
of Fairfield Cot; yet possesiing a considerable variety, admits os greater embellishment;
and, having within itself hill and dale, is capable of being made interesting, without demanding
so largely the assistance of the distant view.
In the disposal of the enclosures, attention has been paid to their forms, and to placing each
respective fence in such direction that the eye may never be disgustcd with a formal line, but
that the imagination may be deceived as to the extent of ground, in each. This circumstance is
particularly observable from the house: on the right, the orchard projects boldly, and its
extremities are lost. Further on, the. ground dips, and the fence itself is consequently hid: a
grove of tall trees succeed, round which the lawn appears to wind, whilst over it is seen the
distant country : on the other side the grove, a riling hill, bounded by an irregular piece of water,
and ornamented with a copse, which, waving up its side, effectually conceals the bounds of this
enclosure; and, to a mind not previously informed, such is the esfect, that it maybe conceived of
infinite extent. The plantation on the left of the house, taking a sweep round the fence, hides
the extremity of the Water; a circumstance those who follow nature must evipr studiously and
carefully ccnsider.
This little retreat consists but of ten acres. Pursuing the method adopted at Fairfield Cot, the
kitchen-garden and offices are thrown into situations most convenient for a family, and not
Intrusive on the sight whilst viewing the ornamented part of the grounds, wherein every endeavour
is used to blend the agreeable with the useful.
To assist nature, and, ivhereVer the has failed in beauty, to supply the deficiency without
susfering the appearance of art to intrude itself, has been scrupulously observed in the improvement
of this retreat, where nothing is admitted that can destroy the general effect, particularly so far as
relates to the water, plantations, walks, and to erecting the ornamental buildings. The first a
root-house (/), situated in a grove that skirts the lawn, is approached by a path commencing at
the shrubbcry near the house; crosting the lawn, it passes over a slight bridge, and arrives at this
little edifice. Here the view is Very confined, considing principally of a cascade dashing over
rocks, with a bold shore, ornamented with roots os trees and the wild forest shrub. The walk
next arrives at a seat, from whence may be observed the water, and a small building on the opposite
shore concealed amongst trees and underwood. Winding up the hill, entering an enclosure, the
distant country opens to the view, and a bench commands a sublime landscape. Entering a gate
on the left, the prospect is immediately contracted, and the distant horizon resigned for the placid
serenity of the tranquil scene. Looking down the slope, the water appears in the bottom, and
plantations rise beyond. A glimpse of the lawn is now obtained; which, palling through a gate
fo a small temple in another enclosure, is presently lost. Under the shelter of a stately oak, this
building (g) presents itself, erected to command a most captivating view; consequently every
other objedt is carefully concealed. The walk next proceeds down the hill, the brawling rivulet
winding in the bottom on the right; its sliores abound with willows and other aquatic plants. On
the left the wild hedge confines the eye, and directs it to where, under tall trees, the path is
perceived to wind. Crosting a rustic bridge (A), it leads into a shrubbery, and to a building (/)
dedicated to Repose. The objects here seen are interesting; and the temple so situated as to
command a full view of the water, rising hill, and the plantations which ornament its side.
Fassing onwards, on entering the lawn, for the first time the house is perceived, to which,
through a small shrubbcry, the walk proceeds.
REFERENCES.
LODGE.
npHE grounds annexed to this retreat are not much more exte'nsive than the secluded residencc
of Fairfield Cot; yet possesiing a considerable variety, admits os greater embellishment;
and, having within itself hill and dale, is capable of being made interesting, without demanding
so largely the assistance of the distant view.
In the disposal of the enclosures, attention has been paid to their forms, and to placing each
respective fence in such direction that the eye may never be disgustcd with a formal line, but
that the imagination may be deceived as to the extent of ground, in each. This circumstance is
particularly observable from the house: on the right, the orchard projects boldly, and its
extremities are lost. Further on, the. ground dips, and the fence itself is consequently hid: a
grove of tall trees succeed, round which the lawn appears to wind, whilst over it is seen the
distant country : on the other side the grove, a riling hill, bounded by an irregular piece of water,
and ornamented with a copse, which, waving up its side, effectually conceals the bounds of this
enclosure; and, to a mind not previously informed, such is the esfect, that it maybe conceived of
infinite extent. The plantation on the left of the house, taking a sweep round the fence, hides
the extremity of the Water; a circumstance those who follow nature must evipr studiously and
carefully ccnsider.
This little retreat consists but of ten acres. Pursuing the method adopted at Fairfield Cot, the
kitchen-garden and offices are thrown into situations most convenient for a family, and not
Intrusive on the sight whilst viewing the ornamented part of the grounds, wherein every endeavour
is used to blend the agreeable with the useful.
To assist nature, and, ivhereVer the has failed in beauty, to supply the deficiency without
susfering the appearance of art to intrude itself, has been scrupulously observed in the improvement
of this retreat, where nothing is admitted that can destroy the general effect, particularly so far as
relates to the water, plantations, walks, and to erecting the ornamental buildings. The first a
root-house (/), situated in a grove that skirts the lawn, is approached by a path commencing at
the shrubbcry near the house; crosting the lawn, it passes over a slight bridge, and arrives at this
little edifice. Here the view is Very confined, considing principally of a cascade dashing over
rocks, with a bold shore, ornamented with roots os trees and the wild forest shrub. The walk
next arrives at a seat, from whence may be observed the water, and a small building on the opposite
shore concealed amongst trees and underwood. Winding up the hill, entering an enclosure, the
distant country opens to the view, and a bench commands a sublime landscape. Entering a gate
on the left, the prospect is immediately contracted, and the distant horizon resigned for the placid
serenity of the tranquil scene. Looking down the slope, the water appears in the bottom, and
plantations rise beyond. A glimpse of the lawn is now obtained; which, palling through a gate
fo a small temple in another enclosure, is presently lost. Under the shelter of a stately oak, this
building (g) presents itself, erected to command a most captivating view; consequently every
other objedt is carefully concealed. The walk next proceeds down the hill, the brawling rivulet
winding in the bottom on the right; its sliores abound with willows and other aquatic plants. On
the left the wild hedge confines the eye, and directs it to where, under tall trees, the path is
perceived to wind. Crosting a rustic bridge (A), it leads into a shrubbery, and to a building (/)
dedicated to Repose. The objects here seen are interesting; and the temple so situated as to
command a full view of the water, rising hill, and the plantations which ornament its side.
Fassing onwards, on entering the lawn, for the first time the house is perceived, to which,
through a small shrubbcry, the walk proceeds.
REFERENCES.