. The history and antiquities of the county of Buckingham. Nicholass Ecclesiastical Valuation, the Church of Tappelowe was estimated at 6/. 13s. 4(/.In 1822, it was returned, that the annual value exceeded 400. CLIEFDEN HOUSE. Cliefden, distinguished by its natural beauties, and the fame of many illustrious persons who haveresided here, was originally planned by George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, who expended verylarge sums of money, and evinced great taste in decorating this highly favoured spot. The choicestproductions of foreign countries were lavishly imported, to form its distinguishing
. The history and antiquities of the county of Buckingham. Nicholass Ecclesiastical Valuation, the Church of Tappelowe was estimated at 6/. 13s. 4(/.In 1822, it was returned, that the annual value exceeded 400. CLIEFDEN HOUSE. Cliefden, distinguished by its natural beauties, and the fame of many illustrious persons who haveresided here, was originally planned by George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, who expended verylarge sums of money, and evinced great taste in decorating this highly favoured spot. The choicestproductions of foreign countries were lavishly imported, to form its distinguishing features; and ofthese, the magnificent Terrace, the Temple, the Alcoves, and Walks, still remain; and evince thearchitectural habits of the age in which they were executed. It became afterwards the seat ofGeorge Earl of Orkney, a favourite General under John Duke of Marlborough; and more recentlyof Frederic Prince of Wales, father of King George the Third. A classical renown was conferred 1 Rot. Pat. 4 Eliz. Test. 20 Feb. ^ ibid. 44 Eliz. Test. 28 ©©mMIlT C^®TUMTo TAPLOW. 297 on the spot by Pope, who immortalised Cliefdens proud Alcove; and by Thompson, who com-posed his Masque of Liberty for representation here, while the abode of Royalty. The grand approach from the north is by the Gladiators Gate, (formerly decorated with statues,)which opens to a fine avenue, with a terrace on each side, leading to the great court, from which it isseparated by an ornamental iron screen, opening into the Basse Cour. On each side are walledgardens, containing orangeries, graperies, pineries, &c. In the Basse Cour are two wings, substantially built, and connected by an arched souterrain ofbrick-work. The former Mansion (destroyed by fire) was composed of massive materials, whichgreatly contributed to assist in the erection, on the same site, of a very handsome edifice, which,although of less elevation than the former, is constructed with great elegance, well-proportioned, andperfect
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