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The Terrace Garden is one of three original Medieval Terrace Gardens. The original planting
schemes and layout were created by Elizabeth 5th Duchess when the new fourth castle was under
construction.

The south west facing Lower Terrace has a distinctively timeless and Italianate atmosphere, with far
reaching views over the surrounding lower gardens and woodland. Albeit a narrow and enclosed
garden, vantage views connect the space with the expanse of outstretching woodland and parkland.

In the spring afternoon the sun’s direction of light coincides with and accentuates the axis of the
terrace with intense backlight. The delicacy of individual and massing of Magnolia flowers contrasts
with the developing afternoon.

FG 141296
‘Magnolia -the Lower Terrace’

‘En plein air’,
Oil on Panel: 20x 24 inches