[ Ugbrooke] ([1815])

Williams, T.H. Picturesque excursions in Devonshire: the environs of Exeter. Exeter: T.H.Williams, 1815/16.Ugbrooke[…] In an open valley on the other side of this magnificent woody ridge is Ugbrooke, the seat of Lord Clifford, it is placed on a gentle rising of the ground, on the side of a fine piece of water; and trees of every species crown the summits around it, or stand insulated with their gigantic bulk.There are two pieces of water in the vale, formed by turning back a stream; the lower one is not seen from the house, the rich foliage on the embankment excluding it. The high ground surrounding the house, confines the view to the scenery of wood and water within it; the beauty of extensive prospect is amply displayed from its summits. The house is of a quadrangular form, with two fronts, and four towers, with battlements.[…] This scene is enlivened by groups of deer, for the park contains about 600 head of these beautiful animals.[…]Some interesting broken ground is on the left, amongst which is a small quarry, overhung by trees, particularly an ash, whose naked roots stretch o'er its gray sides.The lower lake has more of that character than the upper one, which may arise from local causes: its right bank is entirely covered with wood, and in some parts near the water, the gray limbs project over and are finely reflected in it. The yellow Iris, imparts its fine color to the general harmony of this sweet scene. The left side is open, and the ground rises with a gentler ascent; a short distance from the lake there is a large oak, the limbs have the consequence of separate trees, and one large branch spreads on the ground, and rises from it with great fulness of foliage.[…]On ascending the steep side of the great ridge before mentioned, a new scene of wood and water is displayed, and a view of Ugbrooke house and grounds might be taken, highly characteristic of its beauties.**The annexed Etching was taken between the two lakes, it does not give the character of the grounds, so wall as a view from this spot would do, but the Foreground was the inducement.[Text may be taken from a different source or edition than that listed as the source by Somers Cocks.]

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S42. WILLIAMS, Thomas Hewitt: PICTURESQUE EXCURSIONS IN DEVONSHIRE: THE ENVIRONS OF EXETER. Pt. I. The Eastern and Southern Coast.

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