Artist's impression of the proposed Castle Hill Estate, Reading, c. 1860. From the position of the railway, it would appear to have been intended for the Southcote area, rather than Castle Hill itself. There is a central gated drive, with a lodge, and on either hand are large villas set in their own grounds, each with its own carriage drive. On the far right, there appears to be a large mill beyond the railway. 1860-1869: lithograph by J. Aresti, with the caption, "Plan for laying out part of the Castle Hill Estate, situate in the Parish of Saint Mary, Reading, to be let on building leases of ninety-nine years." The architect was A. B. Frend
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black and white print ; 23 x 33 cm.
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