Brief Description
A survey undertaken around 1995 found a derelict orangery, a small pond, gardens, and a good tree clump beyond. There is a small park with good trees including aged oaks, but there has also been much recent overplanting. The views are to the nearby motorway. The house is now a nursing home.
History
The house was the seat of John Offley. It was drawn and engraved by Michael Burghers for Robert Plot's 'Natural History of Staffordshire', first published in 1686. This illustration shows a half-timbered house and a highly elaborate formal garden.
- Features
- Orangery
- Description: Derelict orangery.
- Authorities
Civil Parish
- Madeley
- References
References
- Plot, R {The Natural History of Staffordshire} (Oxford: The Theatre, 1686)The Natural History of Staffordshire
Contributors
Staffordshire Gardens and Parks Trust