Introduction
This is a 17th-century castle improved in 1783 and 1837. Features include mature shelter trees, an artificial lake, gate lodges and a castellated entrance gate. The small late-19th-century formal gardens are now grassed. There is public access to the mausoleum only.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
028 9056 9615Access contact details
The Templetown Mausoleum only is open to the public. Free access all year round. The rest of the estate is private, and not open.
Directions
On the northern outskirts of Templepatrick, three miles east of Antrim.
Other Websites
- History
Period
18th Century
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory
- Reference: An 015
Features
- Icehouse
- Potager
- Gate Lodge
- Mausoleum
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Lake
- Kitchen Garden
- Entrance
- Description: Castellated entrance gate.
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
18th Century
Survival
Extant
- References
References
- Bence-Jones, M {A Guide to Irish Country Houses} (London: Constable, 1988) A Guide to Irish Country Houses
- Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest, Northern Ireland