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Somerset Forest (also known as Summer Seat, Summer Seat)

Introduction

An early 19th-century house now empty, originally the site of The Red Castle. Extensive tree planting of the late 18th century is gone, and the site is now occupied by forest planting, factories and a building site. There are the remains of an ornamental garden and ponds.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

NB the house is private.

Directions

On the southern outskirts of Coleraine.

Owners

Northern Ireland Forest Service (part)

www.forestserviceni.gov.uk
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory

  • Reference: L023

Features

  • Kitchen Garden
Key Information

Type

Park

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

References