How big is the "Capability" Brown landscape at Harewood?
His design conservatively covers 1000 acres of land.
“Capability” Brown Timeline
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How long did it take to make?
The parkland took approximately 9 years to design.
How big is the Lake?
Harewood Lake is 32 acres in size and has a cascade on the western shore.
1756
Edwin Lascelles accepts plans submitted by architect John Carr of York for Harewood House.
1758
Lancelot “Capability” Brown makes his first visit to Harewood.
1759
The first stones of Harewood House are laid and construction begins.
1771
The construction of Harewood House is complete.
1772
“Capability” Brown returns to Harewood to begin planning the parkland.
1775
Edwin Lascelles and Brown agree final designs for driveways, the pleasure grounds and Lake.
1776
Work begins to create Harewood’s parkland and lake.
1781
Work is completed and “Capability” Brown’s account is settled with Harewood Estate.
1797
JMW Turner is commissioned to paint Harewood House and the landscape.
1844-1848
Sir Charles Barry begins work to modernise Harewood including creating a formal terrace along the south side of Harewood House.
1860
Roger Fenton takes early photographs of Harewood and the parkland.
