The Orangery

The Orangery, built between 1822 and 1825 by William Woodcock, possibly under the supervision of Sir Richard Westmacott, is a Grade II listed building. It is constructed of ashlar stone on a wide plinth with three moulded steps. The south facade features seven bays, which are separated by square, moulded panelled piers and lintels. A cornice adorned with gadrooned vases crowns the structure, and the gable ends are highlighted by tripartite pediments. All openings are cross-glazed with small panes.

Inside, the Orangery boasts a glazed roof supported by cast-iron trusses. A lion's mask is located above the back door. The full-height stone flanking walls to the north-east and north-west have plain blocks at the top band and tall arched openings, with three on the west side and four on the east side. Inside, there are marble plaques on the piers, one of which features a Roman black basalt ram's or goat's head. A notable tablet inscribed reads:

"Beneath this little stone intered Lies little Charlotte's little Bird, Who, tho' a captive, all day long Sang merrily his little song: When this little Favourite died, A while his little Mistress cried, She has almost forgot him now, So stranger, weep a little Thou.

1778".