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Summer Island

Introduction

A demesne for a house of about 1780 with a maintained ornamental garden.

Summer Island, near Loughgall, County Armagh, was purchased from the Verner family by Edward Cowdy in 1908.

It is a Georgian villa of two storeys and five bays; fine fanlight above the main door, with columns and pilasters.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
History

Period

  • 18th Century (1701 to 1800)
  • Late 18th Century (1775 to 1799)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory

  • Reference: A 043

Features

  • Kitchen Garden
  • Shelter Belt
  • Gate Lodge
Key Information

Type

Park

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Extant

References