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Powis Castle, Formal and Fountain Gardens

Pgds 20080711 151413 Powis0007

Introduction

The Fountain Garden is surrounded by a castellated yew hedge and contains geometrically arranged yew obelisks. The Formal Garden features pairs of pyramidal fruit trees lining the paths and a vine arch.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Telephone

01938 551944

Access contact details

The site is open daily between March and December.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.u...

Directions

For directions, see

http://www.nationaltrust.org.u...

History

Period

  • 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
  • Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Associated People
Features & Designations

Designations

  • CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales

  • Reference: PGW (Po) 35 (POW)
  • Grade: I
  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Sundial in Fountain garden
  • Grade: II

Style

Formal

Features

  • Sundial
  • Gate
  • Description: Formal iron gates for the fountain garden, commissioned by Violet Powis for her husband.
  • Earliest Date:
  • Hedge
  • Description: Castellated yew hedge.
  • Topiary
  • Description: Yew obelisks.
Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Period

20th Century (1901 to 2000)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Welshpool

References

References