Introduction
The site has a house with grounds and small park to the south of St Helens Road. Swan Lane lies across fields to the east, and there are open fields on other boundaries. The site is roughly rectangular, with the house to the northern edge close to the road. The entrance gate opens on to a wide drive planted with shrubs.The house is of red brick with stone dressing. There are gardens to the rear facing out across open country.
- History
Period
- 18th Century
- Late 18th Century
- Features & Designations
Features
- House (featured building)
- Description: The house is of red brick with stone dressing. It was built in 1795 by William Carlisle, cotton spinner.
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Drive
- Description: The entrance gate opens on to a wide drive planted with shrubs.
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
18th Century
Survival
Part: standing remains
Hectares
4
Electoral Ward
Farnworth
- References
References
- University of Manchester and University of York, {A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester}, York, 1994 A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester
Contributors
Lancashire Gardens Trust
Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit