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Abbey, the, 173.

Abbot, Right Hon. Charles, 57. (see Kiddbrook)

Ackland, Sir T. D. 196, 197. (see Killerton Park)

A’Court, Sir Wm. 206. (see Heytesbury Park)

A’Dair—— Esq. 194. (see Heatherton Park)

Adam, W. Esq. 52. (see Mount Nod Farm)

Alderbury House, 209.

Amfield House, 85.

Amherst, Lord, 17. (see Montreal)

Amport Park, 159.

Andrews, Sir Joseph, 180. (see Shaw House)

Angerstein, J. J. Esq. 1. (see Woodlands)

Anglesea, Marquis of, (see Earl of Uxbridge) 140. (see Stalbridge Park)

Angmering Park, 217.

Anthony House, 123, the seat of the Right Hon. R. P. Carew, Esq. M. P. is a modern building, desirably situated on the south side of the Lyhner river. It contains a collection of old portraits, and some paintings.

Arden, Lord, 47. (see Nork House)

Arundell, Lord, 138. (see Wardour Castle)

Arundel Park, 44, 217, the magnificent seat of the Duke of Norfolk. This castle stands on a hill, at the southern extremity of an extensive, well-wooded, and beautiful park. The original, which was very ancient (mentioned in the will of Alfred the Great), and greatly delapidated by the unsparing hand of time, has been recently repaired in the most costly and elegant manner, in the gothic style, at a vast expence, by the late Duke. This spot has the pre-eminent privilege of conferring the dignity of Earl, without creation, on whosoever possesses it; a privilege not enjoyed by any other place in the kingdom.

Arundel Castle stands on an elevated situation, its foundation being a steep circular knoll, formed partly by nature, and partly by art. From the castle, the Isle of Wight is visible. The country towards the sea is low and flat, and it is supposed that the sea once washed the walls of this edifice, anchors and other marine implements having been found near it. The park and views from thence comprise a great variety of picturesque and beautiful scenery.

To attempt a particular description of this truly magnificent mansion, in the circumscribed limits of this work, is impossible.

The exterior presents a singularly beautiful, imposing and majestic appearance, and the interior arrangements are contrived with every variety of taste, elegance, and propriety, many of the apartments being superbly furnished and decorated with valuable paintings.

Ash Park, 99.

Ashdown Park, 58.

Ashland House, 213.

Ashtead Park, 62, the seat of R. Howard, Esq. consists of about 140 acres, enclosed with a brick wall. The church stands in the park, and near it stood the old mansion, immediately contiguous to the site of which is erected the present elegant residence. The stables are very magnificent.

Austins, F. M. Esq. 18. (see Kippington)

Avington Park, 84, the seat of Earl Temple. The mansion is chiefly built of brick, and is situated in a well-planted valley, surrounded with high downs, forming a singular and pleasing contrast. Some of the apartments are elegantly fitted up, and enriched by a choice collection of paintings. The park is near three miles in circumference, well diversified, containing some fine old timber, and has a handsome ornamental piece of water before the house.

Avisford House, 217.

Aylesbury, Earl of, 182. (see Savernake Lodge)