Hardwick Hall Country Park

Burdon enhanced the 17-acre (69,000 m2) ornamental lake on the south side of the hall by adding an artificial river leading to it and encircling it with a walkway.

In all, he laid out 40 acres (160,000 m2) of additional ornamental features, including temples, grottoes and follies designed primarily by London architect James Paine.

Although the grounds and buildings were not subsequently well maintained, the garden retains Paine's basic structure and is an unusual example of authentic 18th century landscape design.

A study commissioned in 1999 provided a detailed estimate of the expenses of restoration and also indicated the property's significance, leading the Register of Parks and Gardens to give it a II* rating.

With assistance from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the County purchased more of the grounds in 2001 and launched a restoration scheme to bring it all back to its former condition.