The exterior presents a singularly beautiful, imposing and majestic appearance, and the interior arrangements are contrived with every variety of taste, elegance, and propriety, many of the apartments being superbly furnished and decorated with valuable paintings.

Ash Park, [99].

Ashdown Park, [58].

Ashland House, [213].

Ashtead Park, [62], the seat of R. Howard, Esq. consists of about 140 acres, enclosed with a brick wall. The church stands in the park, and near it stood the old mansion, immediately contiguous to the site of which is erected the present elegant residence. The stables are very magnificent.

Austins, F. M. Esq. [18]. (see [Kippington])

Avington Park, [84], the seat of Earl Temple. The mansion is chiefly built of brick, and is situated in a well-planted valley, surrounded with high downs, forming a singular and pleasing contrast. Some of the apartments are elegantly fitted up, and enriched by a choice collection of paintings. The park is near three miles in circumference, well diversified, containing some fine old timber, and has a handsome ornamental piece of water before the house.

Avisford House, [217].

Aylesbury, Earl of, [182]. (see [Savernake Lodge])

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