The anawers all have the letters l a n d in that order
1) He signed a great charter (8)
2) Was this American comedy film made in an animal park? (9)
3)Claridge's pet? (6,3)
4)A nuisance in the garden (9)
5)A cape or a capital plot (8)
6) Is a count buried here ? (9)
7) Awelcome sight in spring (9)