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lines of clipped trees pleached to form an arch, like the Galleries 



3.nd covered 



hornbeam walk at Hatfield, or the one of witch elm, walks, 

 called Queen Mary's, at Hamp- 

 ton Court. At other times the 

 arches were constructed of wood- 

 work and covered with vines. 

 One of the advantages of these 

 walks was that under their shade 

 it was possible to go from one 

 part of the garden to another 

 without being exposed to the sun. 

 Beneath the arbours, and in 



other spots covered or uncovered, were placed seats seats and 

 and tables convenient for reading and writing, where 



tables. 



also refreshments might be served. Most often these 

 were arranged at the ends of the paths or around the 



