Introduction
The park at Erddig Hall was landscaped in the late-18th century by William Emes, who removed formal elements of the early-18th-century park. It contains an unusual water feature and some surviving tree planting of the period. The grand formal garden dates from the early-18th century and was designed in the Dutch style around an ornamental canal. Its main features survive unaltered, and have been well restored.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
441978355314Access contact details
The site is open daily between March and December, weekends only in January and February.
Directions
For directions, see www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-erddig/w-erddig-gettingthere.htm
Owners
The National Trust
Heelis, Kemble Drives, Swindon, SN2
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(C) 62
- Grade: I
Features
- Motte
- Description: A motte and bailey in the parkland, reached by winding paths.
- Ornamental Canal
- Description: The ornamental canal is the centrepiece of the walled garden and is flanked by avenues of lime trees.
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- Water Feature
- Description: The so called 'cup and saucer' feature was designed by William Emes.
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- House (featured building)
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- Espalier
- Key Information
Type
Estate
Purpose
Ornamental
Survival
Reconstructed
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Cadw and ICOMOS UK, 'Wrexham: Erdigg' in {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Clwyd} (Cardiff: Cadw, 1995), pp. 278-82 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Clwyd
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Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, 'Erddig Park Garden, Wrexham',