Introduction
This is the demesne for a 17th-century house. The conservatory is gone. Features include mature shelter belt trees, the 19th-century "Ladies' Mile" walk round the parkland, a formal garden at the house and a cultivated walled garden.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
0844 800 1895Website
http://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDirections
Six miles west of Portadown.
Owners
The National Trust
Rowallane House, Saintfield, Ballynahinch, Co. Down, BT24 7LH
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory
- Reference: A 001
Features
- Shelter Belt
- Walk
- Description: "Ladies' Mile" walk
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- Urn
- Kitchen Garden
- Orchard
- House (featured building)
- Description: The house was built in 1660 with 18th-century facades.
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- Key Information
Type
Estate
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Bence-Jones, M {A Guide to Irish Country Houses} (London: Constable, 1990) A Guide to Irish Country Houses
- Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest, Northern Ireland