Appuldurcombe, Wroxall, Ventnor, Isle of Wight

In the early 16th century, Appuldurcombe came into the possession of the Worsley family. In 1701 a new house was built on the estate by Sir Robert Worsley, who was also a keen gardener. In 1779 Lancelot 'Capability' Brown was commissioned to transform the surroundings of the house. Brown's extensive scheme was largely carried out.

The estate was broken up in the mid 19th century, with much of the park divided into fields. The house became a school then fell into decay, partly as a result of being hit by a mine during the Second World War. The shell of the house is now looked after by the English Heritage Trust.

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