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Kirby

Introduction

Kirby is a mid-19th century park ornamented with forest trees. The River Dhoo forms the boundary of the main area of gardens. There was a conservatory, which was demolished in the 20th century. A detailed plan of 1898 exists for a walled kitchen garden with glasshouses. This area is now the Kirby Park garden centre.

History

Period

  • Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
  • Victorian (1837-1901)
Features & Designations

Features

  • Specimen Tree
  • Description: Magnolia grandiflora
  • Specimen Tree
  • Description: Variegated holly
  • Tree Feature
  • Description: Fruit trees against the wall of the walled garden.
  • Specimen Tree
  • Description: Fig tree
  • Specimen Tree
  • Description: Camellia
  • Glasshouse
  • Garden Wall
  • Description: Stone-faced on one side, brick on the other.
  • River
  • Description: The River Dhoo forms part of the garden boundary.
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Part: standing remains

References