Grounds Staff
An Estate Manager may have charge of the maintenance and care of the grounds, landscaping, and outbuildings (pool, cabana, stables, greenhouse etc.) which is divided into departments run by the:
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Head Gardener | responsible for the grounds around the house; in charge of any additional gardeners or seasonal men and women brought in at times of harvest or planting. |
| Stable Master | various titles used for the individual responsible for the keeping of animals, particularly those used for recreational pursuits such as horseback riding, fox hunting or dog fancy. |
| Stud Master | |
| Master of the Horse | |
| Master of the Hounds | |
| Gamekeeper |
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