Tedworth Square

Tedworth Square was built in 1871 as part of the development of the Cadogan Estate on land acquired by the Cadogan family in 1753 when Sir Hans Sloane's will divided his estate between his daughters, Mrs Stanley, and Elizabeth Lady Cadogan. The site was once that of Durham House market garden. Its name derives from the wife of Revd. George Sloane-Stanley, who came from Tedworth in Hampshire. In 1928 it was owned by Earl Cadogan and/or his Trustees, and the central garden was reserved for the use of leaseholders of houses adjoining the gardens, the leases expiring in 1952, who paid fees for its upkeep that was managed by a Committee of householders. In that year it was described as an 'almost square area surrounded by a thick privet hedge and attractively laid out with lawns, flower beds and trees.' The north side was demolished in 1977 and the terrace was rebuilt in 1978-81 by Chapman Taylor Partners, for private developers who had purchased the north side of the square from the Cadogan Estate. The railings are modern, backed by a privet hedge. Inside the garden are flower beds, grass and mature plane trees. Famous residents of Tedworth Square include Mark Twain at No. 23, Lily Langtry and Mrs Patrick Campbell.