Brief Description
The essential features of the picturesque landscaping in the park were designed by C.R. Cockerell. This includes three lakes, associated cascades and a magnificent bridge. Cockerell manipulated the water so as to maximise the picturesque views within the park and from the house. Derry Ormond Tower is a prominent eyecatcher built to be seen from the house.
History
The house dated to 1824-7. It was a substantial Classical mansion with a conservatory, and was designed by C.R. Cockerell. The house was demolished in 1953. The structure and some of the planting of a grand and extensive terraced garden survives. The terraces were extended and redesigned by William Goldring 1905.
- Features
- Lake
- Description: There are three lakes, now silted up.
- Cascade
- Description: There were cascades associated with the lakes.
- Tower
- Description: Derry Ormond Tower lies on a hilltop south of the park.
- Authorities
Civil Parish
- Llangybi
- Associated People
- Contact
- References
References
- CADW, {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire} (Cardiff: CADW, 2002)Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire
- Nicholas, T. {Annals and Antiquities of the counties and county families of Wales, Vol. 1} (London, 1872)Annals and Antiquities of the Counties and County Families of Wales: 1st volume
- Nicholson, G. {The Cambrian traveller's guide} (Stourport: Nicholson, George, 1813)The Cambrian Traveller's Guide and Pocket Companion
- Lewis, S. {A topographical dictionary of Wales} (Lewis, Samuel, 1833)A topographical dictionary of Wales: 1st volume
- Watkin, D. {The life and work of C.R. Cockerell} (London: Zwemmer, 1974)The life and work of C.R. Cockerell
- Lloyd, T. {The lost houses of Wales} (SAVE Britain's Heritage, 1986) 52The lost houses of Wales
Contributors
Maureen Thomas
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