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Castern Hall

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.

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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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  • Gate Piers
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