Orangery
What is an Orangery?
Built stone or brick orangeries with extensive areas of glass were developed in the 17th and 18th century estates of the wealthiest landowners and became an important element of a garden or park’s layout. Late 17 C early greenhouses and orangeries were a novelty and were therefore sited for maximum impact adjacent to the mansion.
Built stone or brick orangeries with extensive areas of glass were developed in the 17th and 18th century estates of the wealthiest landowners and became an important element of a garden or park’s layout. Late 17 C early greenhouses and orangeries were a novelty and were therefore sited for maximum impact adjacent to the mansion.
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Also in: Britain and the British
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