More famous homes of Great Britain and their stories (1902)
Malan, Alfred Henry, comp · New York, G.P. Putnam's sons, London, The Pall Mall magazine · leaf 296
ings were finally cleared away by Charles, third Marquis—when the approach to the house was turned into its presentcondition of open lawn. The Parliamentary party allowed James, Lord Northampton,to enjoy his estates in peace on his paying a heavy composition ;and he probably made alterations and… … 265 266 Compton ttH\m\>ate8 these were afterwards replaced by sashes, and have been sincereconverted into Gothic windows. The sashes were put in byGeorge, fourth Earl, after the fashion of his times. He also did agood deal both for Compton and Castle Ashby, where he re-planted the great avenue.…
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