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Easton Lodge was a Victorian Gothic style stately home to the west of Great Dunmow, Essex in England. Once famous for its weekend society gatherings frequented by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII),〔〔 it was one of many country houses destroyed during the 20th century. Part of the west wing (rebuilt as a separate house after a fire in 1918 for use as servants' quarters) still stands; and the Grade II listed gardens designed by Harold Peto have been largely restored and opened to the public.〔〔(Easton Lodge Gardens: History ) Parks and Gardens UK, accessed 2010-12-17〕 ==History== Designed by Thomas Hopper, Easton Lodge replaced an earlier Elizabethan mansion destroyed by fire in 1847, which in turn replaced an earlier hunting lodge.〔(The Gardens of Easton Lodge: History and Restoration ) accessed 2010-12-17〕 The hunting lodge and grounds were granted to Henry Maynard in 1590 by Queen Elizabeth.〔(Unlocking Essex's Past: Easton Lodge ) Essex County Council, accessed 2010-12-18〕 Most famous of those who lived at the house was Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick, who was born Frances Evelyn Maynard at Easton Lodge in 1861 and inherited the estate when just four years old.〔(Paradise restored ), The Independent, published 1996-05-11, accessed 2010-12-18〕 She become a socialite and mistress to King Edward VII, and continued to live at Easton Lodge with her husband, the 5th Earl of Warwick after her marriage.〔(How tourism split a house from the estate: Warwick Castle, Warwickshire ) The Country Seat, published 2010-10-05, accessed 2010-12-18〕 As a result the Lodge became famous for its society gatherings.〔 The family of H. G. Wells also lived in one of the properties on the Easton Lodge estate.〔(Early 20th century Easton Lodge ) accessed 2010-12-18〕 During World War II the estate was requisitioned by the War Office, leading to the destruction of some 10,000 trees to enable the construction of RAF Great Dunmow (also known as RAF Little Easton) in the former park.〔〔(The Gardens of Easton Lodge: After Daisy 1938 ) accessed 2010-12-17〕 The house was largely demolished following its return by the military in 1950.〔 After 30 years of abandonment the west wing was purchased in 1971 and is now used as a private house. The late 19th century stable cottages and a red brick water tower also remain, and are Grade II listed buildings.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Easton Lodge」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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