 In 1764 another Rowland Berkeley (1732–1805) became Sheriff of Worcestershire and from May to September 1774 was Member of Parliament for Droitwich.In the mid- or late 18th century a ha-ha was installed where the gardens met with the pastureland.This was to provide the house with a clean view of the grazing cattle and the breath-taking, prominent Malvern Hills in the far distance.