Head
Gardener
Like the head groom the head gardener was management and therefor
upper staff, yet his position outside the house prohibited him from occupying a
position in the house's upper servant's. Also like the stable master his
position of authority had its compensations. Because a grand estate's grounds were as important to impressing guests as the
chef's skill, the head gardener could earn a very high wage, as much as 120
pounds ($12,800) per year.
Grounds
Keepers
The general laborers under the head gardener. They'd do
everything from planting trees to cutting grass. Eight to 16 pounds ($850- $1,700)
per year depending on age and ability.
Game
Keeper
Responsible for maintaining the bird population of the
estate so that the Master and guests would have game birds, such as pheasant,
to hunt. Also responsible for firearms,
ammunition, and supplies needed to lend to guests. Not directly responsible for the family’s
personal arsenal. Thirty to 50 pounds
Gate
Keeper
This is another servant hard to categorize. His job was to
guard the main entrance to the estate and often lived in a small house attached
to the gate. Yet he would be classed as unskilled labor and as such would
occupy a low position on the servant's hierarchy and receive a commensurately
low salary, perhaps as little as 10 pounds ($1,100) per year.
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