Drenagh, (also known as Fruit Hill), Limavady, Northern Ireland
Record Id: 1129
This site is NOT open to public.
Brief description of site
Drenagh is an 18th-century walled demesne, with a house of about 1836. The grounds contain fine parkland, woodland and shelterbelt trees, with a balustraded viewpoint high above the former Italian Garden. There is a Moon Garden, designed by Frances Rhoades in 1968, and a more recent ornamental garden to the east of the house.
Brief history of site
The original 18th-century house was replaced with another house in the 1830s, located in a different position.
Location information:
Address: Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0HP
Locality: Limavady
Local Authorities:
Limavady
Historical County: Londonderry
| OSNI Discoverer map sheet number: | 4 | Grid Ref: | C688235 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 55.0541 | Longitude: | -6.92422 |
Directions:
One mile east of Limavady, off the A37.
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: house
Site first created: 1700 to 1799
Main period of development: 18th century
Survival: Extant
