Brief Description
Ballakillingan has parklike planting of the late 19th century. There are many fine but mature or overmature specimens. There is also a kitchen garden with north and west walls.
History
The site was laid out primarily by William Farrant of Ballamoar Castle, who married the heiress.
- Features
- Specimen Tree
- Description: Sweet chestnut
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Specimen Tree
- Description: Holm oak
- Specimen Tree
- Description: Monkey puzzle
- Specimen Tree
- Description: Pine tree, possibly dating to the 18th century. May be Pinus radiata.
- Specimen Tree
- Description: Walnut
- Specimen Tree
- Description: Black mulberry
- Specimen Tree
- Description: Cinnamon bark myrtle
- References
References
- Larch S. Garrad {A History of Manx Gardens} (Isle of Man: Collector's Choice, 1986) 56A History of Manx Gardens