Wokefield Park

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Wokefield Park is an 18th century country house, now a training centre surrounded by a golf course. It is thought to have been built for the Brocas family sometime before 1777 when they acquired the property. Sir John Soane made alterations in the early 19th century onwards. However, the cellars have vaulting which may date from the time of the Treasurer of the Middle Temple, Edmund Plowden, who bought the house in 1569. It has facade of Roman cement with raised quoins and cornice, all topped by balustrading and a slate roof. The interior has contemporary fireplaces, moulded plaster ceilings, wood panelling and early 18th century twisted baluster staircase.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wokefield_Park
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Coordinates:   51°23'5"N   1°2'5"W

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  • The name comes from the same tribes who settled in Wokingham and Woking.
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