Introduction
The house is situated on an escarpment overlooking the Manifold Valley. Remaining features include gate piers and walls to the original 17th-century garden. There are also signs of terracing. The 19th-century kitchen garden remains extant, though overgrown.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01335 310489
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: House
- Grade: II*
Features
- House (featured building)
- Description: The 17th-century house was re-built around 1740. It is possible that the architects were the Smiths of Warwick.
- Terrace
- Description: There are signs of terracing remaining.
- Wall
- Description: Some walls to the 17th-century garden remain.
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- Kitchen Garden
- Description: The kitchen garden is now overgrown.
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- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Part: standing remains
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Ilam
- References
Contributors
Staffordshire Gardens and Parks Trust