Introduction
Learmount is a demesne with the present house dating from 1830 on a picturesque site above a bend in the River Faughan. Features include mature trees and forest planting with ornamental trees and steep terraced lawns at the house.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
028 9056 9615Access contact details
There is public access to the grounds. The house is private.
Directions
Four miles south-east of Claudy via the B49, then a minor road south-east after crossing the River Faughan.
Owners
Northern Ireland Forest Service (part)
- Features & Designations
Designations
Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory
- Reference: L012
Features
- Terrace
- Lawn
- House (featured building)
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- River
- Description: River Faughan
- Key Information
Type
Estate
Purpose
Forestry
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Bence-Jones, M {A Guide to Irish Country Houses} (London: Constable, 1990) A Guide to Irish Country Houses
- Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest, Northern Ireland