Introduction
West Hill is a house and grounds to the north of Stamford Street. There is a pleasure ground bounded by a wooded boundary. The tree belt is thickest to Stamford Street on the southern boundary. There was a drive along the western boundary with associated walks. The site remains extant. It is now occupied by a school. The boundary can be recognised. There is evidence of landscaping and also a number of mature trees remain.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Owners
West Hill School
- Features & Designations
Features
- House (featured building)
- Description: The house was built in 1822 for William Harrison, cotton manufacturer.
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Tree Belt
- Description: The tree belt is thickest to Stamford Street on the southern boundary.
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Education
Survival
Extant
Hectares
2
- 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