 In the latter half of the 20th century , Sir Francis Dashwood , 11th Baronet , embarked on a program of restoration and improvement . His efforts included the installation of a huge equestrian sculpture as the focal point of a long tree lined vista from the house . On close inspection , it proves to be a fibre glass prop found at Pinewood Studios by the 11th Baronet who paid for it with 12 bottles of champagne . The local planning authority was furious but lost their lawsuit to have it removed . Today , from a distance , it has been " known to fool experts " . 
