Benyon, R. Esq. 178. (_see Englefield House_)
Berkeley, Lady, 174. (_see Cranford Park_)
Besborough, Earl of, 24. In this house are some valuable antiquities, particularly the celebrated trunk of a Venus, from the collection of Baron Stosch; and a bust of Demosthenes, by Benvenuto Cellini; with some good pictures, among which are, the Interment of a Cardinal, by John ab Eyck, the first painter in oil colours; also portraits, by Rubens and Holbein.
=Bevis Mount=, 221, the seat of H. Hulton, Esq. derives its name from the celebrated Sir Bevois, the hero of Southampton. It was originally a vast pile of earth thrown up for defence, which is now laid out in pleasure grounds of the most tasteful description, the effect of which is greatly heightened by its situation, the tide, at high water, forming a beautiful bay at the foot of the eminence. This was once the residence of Southeby the poet.
Biddulph, John, Esq. 39. (_see Burton Park_)
=Blacklands=, 184, the seat of John Merrywether, Esq. This seat the present possessor has greatly improved: the grounds abound with wood, and display much picturesque scenery.
Blake, ---- Esq. 221. (_see Merry Oak Farm_)
Blagrave, ---- Esq. 178. The seat of this gentleman is a handsome regular structure, with wings, most advantageously situated in a pleasant and tastefully diversified park, agreeably embellished with gently rising lawns, and trees of various foliage, grouped, and otherwise most judiciously arranged, by which means the north front is rendered perfectly secure from the chilling blasts incidental to that quarter. It is famous for its fine venison.
Bland Burgess, Sir James, 22. (_see Beauport_)
Bland, ---- Esq. 62. (_see Randall House_)
Blandford, Marquis of. (_see Duke of Marlboro’_) 177. (_see White Knights and Sion Hill_)
=Bolderwood Lodge=, 87, H. R. H. the Duke of Gloucester, Lord Warden of the New Forest.
Boringdon, Lord, 122. (_see Boringdon Park and Saltram_)
=Boringdon Park=, 122. A deer park belonging to Lord Boringdon. Here are the remains of a mansion built in the fourteenth century, now occupied by a farmer. The park contains about 500 acres, including a great variety of fine scenery.
=Bounds=, 14, the property of the Earl of Darnley. The demesne surrounds the park, and consists of about 1000 acres of well-wooded and picturesque land.