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Belsay Estate, Quarry Garden

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Pgds 20080607 204321 Quarry Extension
Pgds 20080607 202702 Quarry Arch
Pgds 20080607 144225 2Nd Quarry Arch
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Introduction

The Quarry Garden is located west of the hall and leads to the castle ruins. The quarry was created because of the practical need for stone to build Belsay Hall, but it was excavated to a plan by Sir Charles Monck to create a dramatic canyon. It is enhanced by the planting of yews and pines along the top of the northern cliff and rhododendrons on the canyon floor. Sir Arthur Middleton extended the quarry west, planting an area with native species to convey how the quarry looked before the introduction of exotics.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.13030

Owners

Middleton

Swanstead, Belsay, Northumberland
Associated People
Features & Designations

Plant Environment

  • Environment
  • Quarry Garden

Style

Picturesque

Features

  • Arch
  • Description: An artificially created rock arch which leads into the quarry garden.
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  • Arch
  • Description: An artificially created archway of rusticated masonry with a heavy wooden door.
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Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Plant Environment

Environment

Survival

Extant

Hectares

1.4

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Belsay

References

References

Related Documents
  • CLS 1/370/5

    Belsay Estate Conservation Plan: Gazeteer - Digital copy

    Elizabeth Banks Associates - undated

  • CLS 1/370/2

    Landscape Restoration Masterplan - Digital copy

    Elizabeth Banks Associates - 1991

  • CLOS 1/1062

    Outline Management Plan - Digital copy

    The Landscape Agency, Dominic Cole Landscape Architects - 2012

  • CLS 1/370/3

    Survey, Landscape Assessment and Conservation Proposals - Digital copy

    Elizabeth Banks Associates - 1998

  • CLS 1/370/4

    Survey, Landscape Assessment and Conservation Proposals: Appendices - Digital copy

    Elizabeth Banks Associates - 1998

  • CLS 1/371

    Figures and Plates - Digital copy

    Elizabeth Banks Associates - 1998