Gertrude Jekyll Gardens in Burley
Gertrude Jekyll (29th Nov 1843 - 8th Dec 1932) created over 400 gardens of which four (1% !) were in Burley:-
Highcroft - House built 1902 - Garden 1906 for Miss Mary Frances Saurin
Durmast - House built mid 1840's - Garden 1907 for Miss Nellie Baring (Cousin of Jekyll) Little Hay - House built 1902 - Garden 1907 for Lady Isabel Ryder Burnt Axon - House built between 1909-1920 - Garden 1925 for Lt. Col Harry Bland Strang |