Retaining Wall To The Raised Garden To The South West Of Endsleigh House

The retaining wall to the raised garden is located to the southwest of Endsleigh House and dates from around 1810. It is possibly designed by Humphry Repton for the 6th Duke of Bedford. The wall is constructed of stone rubble and features an oversailing capping that includes a channel for a small artificial stream. It has a curved shape, contributing to the crescent layout of the picturesque Cottage Ornee designed by Sir Jeffry Wyatville. On the south side, there is an arched recess that contains a grotesque head. The raised garden was once planted with designs that may have been influenced by Repton's study of Oriental gardens, particularly in relation to his work on the Royal Pavilion. The garden featured a parterre and central fountain, representing an early revival of formal garden design, as illustrated in the Red Book from 1814.