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Elton Hall, Ludlow

Introduction

A landscape park of the late 18th century. In the early 19th century the site was occupied by the horticulturist Thomas Andrew Knight, who bred numerous fruit tree cultivars here.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Directions

Four miles south-west of Ludlow via a minor road.

History

Elton Hall was rebuilt with a Gothick facade around 1760, retaining the core of the earlier half-timbered house.

The property was occupied from 1791 to 1808 by Thomas Andrew Knight, horticulturist, fruit tree breeder and co-founder of the (Royal) Horticultural Society. He added the walled kitchen garden and formed the collection of new fruit trees, especially cherries and apples, on the site now known as Knight's Orchard.

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Associated People
Features & Designations

Features

  • Ha-ha
  • Kitchen Garden
  • Orchard
Key Information

Type

Park

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Extant

Civil Parish

Elton

References