Brief Description
The site has a mainly wild garden with a lake and a semi-formal area to the west of the house. There are many large and aged specimens, some of which have been identified. A wide terrace runs along the west side of the house with a loggia.
History
The house dates from 1836-1840. It formed part of the Blackdown Estate. James Mangle hybridised rhododendrons here.
- Features
- House (featured building)
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Planting
- Description: There are many large specimens of rhododendron.
- Authorities
Civil Parish
- Lurgashall
- History
Period
- Victorian (1837-1901)
- References
Contributors
Jennie Hook
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Dr and Mrs W R Trotter
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Sussex Gardens Trust