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Farley Hall, Alton

Introduction

The formal garden at Farley sloped sharply upwards behind the house and was walled. The glasshouse now at Farley Hall is of unknown date but it is almost a perfect semi-globe as recommended by Loudon in his remarks to the Horticultural Society in 1815.

Features & Designations

Designations

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: Glasshouse
  • Grade: II

Features

  • House (featured building)
  • Description: There were extensive alterations in 1784 by Thomas Gardener of Uttoxeter.
  • Earliest Date:
  • Glasshouse
  • Description: The glasshouse is almost a perfect semi-globe.
Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Survival

Part: standing remains

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Alton

References

Contributors

  • Staffordshire Gardens and Parks Trust