24 November 2020 | Author/Destination: Great Britain / Großbritannien | Rubric: General, Palaces, Castles, Manors, Parks
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The Frogmore Estate or Gardens comprise 33 acres (130,000 m²) of private gardens within the
Home Park, adjoining
Windsor Castle, in the English county of
Berkshire. It is the location of
Frogmore House, a royal retreat, and
Frogmore Cottage. The name derives from the preponderance of
frogs which have always lived in this low-lying and marshy area near the
River Thames. This area is part of the local
flood plain. It is also the site of three burial places of the
British Royal Family: the
Royal Mausoleum containing the tomb of
Queen Victoria and
Prince Albert; the
Duchess of Kent’s Mausoleum, the burial place of
Queen Victoria’s mother; and the
Royal Burial Ground. The gardens are
Grade I listed on the
Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.
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