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
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
Victorian (1837-1901)
Survival
Part: standing remains
- References
References