Brief Description
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.
History
The 17th-century house was remodelled around 1740. It was probably rebuilt for Nicholas Hurt (1710-1767). Possible architects are the Smiths of Warwick or the local master mason Richard Trubshaw of Haywood in Staffordshire. Details are given in 'Country Life' (February lst 1979).
- 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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- Authorities
Civil Parish
- Ilam
- Associated People
- References
Contributors
Staffordshire Gardens and Parks Trust