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Henry Herbert, 1st Earl of Carnarvon
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Henry Herbert, 1st Earl of Carnarvon

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  • Highclere Castle
    Highclere Castle
    / History and ownership

    Henry Herbert, a descendant of Sawyer, inherited Highclere Castle in 1769 and was created 1st earl of Carnarvon in 1793. He brought in the noted landscape architect Lancelot Brown, who planted large numbers of trees and made other changes that gave the grounds a more…

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    Henry Herbert, a descendant of Sawyer, inherited Highclere Castle in 1769 and was created 1st earl of Carnarvon in 1793. He brought in the noted landscape architect Lancelot Brown, who planted large numbers of trees and made other changes that gave the grounds a more…

    Read More