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Alley looking towards the sundial

York Gate Alley looking towards the sundial.

Istrian Stone Font (Wellhead) planted with Phormium, Summerhouse in the background

Istrian Stone Font (Wellhead) at the entrance to the Herb Garden. Hedges and Summerhouse behind

Curved wooden seat, designed by Robin, which stands at the end of the Alley

View of Summerhouse through Herb Garden.
The Summerhouse, designed by Robin, was built in 1967 and the Beech Alley (modelled on one seen at Hidcote) was planted.

View in Spring from the Summerhouse, through the Herb Garden towards the Istrian Font.
This Herb Garden was moved to this site in 1957. Yew hedges were planted to provide shelter.

Sybil standing with Scruff, next to a scarecrow at the site for Sybil's Garden. Summerhouse roof visible over the hedge.

Following Robin's death In 1982, Sybil decided to reduce the size of the Vegetable Garden and the lower section was turned…

Summerhouse with Bonsai, seen through Herb Garden with millstone on path (taken from top of Potting Shed)

Sybil in the Herb Garden, hedge and topiary to one side, Summerhouse behind