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3 unusual facts about William Emes


Davies brothers of Wrexham

Robert Davies is known to have made gates for Erddig, but they were removed during a subsequent remodelling of the park by William Emes.

Locko Park

In 1792, he employed William Emes, who was responsible for the gardens of Calke Abbey and Kedleston Hall, to landscape the park; the actual work, including the creation of the 16 acre lake, was carried out by Emes' partner, John Webb.

Penrice Castle

The surrounding park is also Grade I listed and was laid out by William Emes, a student of Capability Brown, when the mansion was built.



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