Brief Description
The grounds of Dankeith House are the setting for a static caravan park. Some elements of the structure of the 18th- and 19th-century designed landscape remain.
History
The designed landscape at Dankeith dates from the 18th century or earlier. In the mid-18th century there were tree-lined parks and an avenue. This avenue was later replanted further to the west and included 'Symington Mount'. A block of planting to the west of the house was probably added during the early-19th century.
- Authorities
Electoral Ward
- Tarbolton Symington Craigie
- History
Period
- 18th Century
- References
References
- Peter McGowan Associates with Christopher Dingwall, 'Dankeith', in {Ayrshire Garden and Designed Landscape Survey} (Prestwick: South Ayrshire Council, 2007) [on CD-ROM]Ayrshire Garden and Designed Landscape Survey
- {Ordnance Survey of Scotland One Inch Popular Edition} (Southampton, 1924)Ordnance Survey of Scotland One Inch Popular Edition
- {Ordnance Survey County Series Six Inch} (Southampton, 1854)Ordnance Survey County Series Six Inch
- Captain M. J. Armstrong and Son {A New Map of Ayrshire} (1775)A New Map of Ayrshire
- William Roy {Military Survey of Scotland} (1750)Military Survey of Scotland