What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Buckinghamshire.
The Lake at Shardeloes Park is a prominent feature of the 18th-century landscaped estate designed by Sir John Vanbrugh for the wealthy financier Thomas Guy, founder of the Foundling Hospital in London. It is important as an example of early English landscape design and remains a key element of the historic park associated with the Guy family.
Places near here
ShardeloesRegistered park or garden · 237 yd
Ash GroveForest · 1024 yd
Spratley's MeadowFootball ground · 1035 yd
Weedonhill WoodForest or wood · 1206 yd
Elephant and Castle Pub - Amersham Old TownCastle, fort or tower · 1378 yd
Amersham MuseumMuseum · 1595 yd
The Kings Arms HotelListed building · 1627 yd
Inscribed stone, the Market Hall, Old AmershamAncient stone or rock art · 1705 yd
Amersham MartyrsMemorial · 1.0 mi
The River Misbourne at Church MeadVisitor information · 1.1 mi
Martyrs MemorialMemorial · 1.3 mi
Old Milepost by the A404, Woodrow, Amersham ParishMonument or public art · 1.3 miOther information
Photo: Pip Rolls · CC BY-SA 2.0