Hirsel, The, Coldstream, Scotland
Record Id: 1753
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Brief description of site
The Hirsel Country Park comprises farmland and areas of forestry with a designed landscape around the house and the River Leet. The parkland is 19th-century in character but was laid out originally in the late 18th century and some tree planting from this period survives. The structure of the 18th-century walled garden also survives. Walks around the country park take in a late 18th-century lake and follow winding paths through a 19th-century woodland garden with rhododendrons. Ornamental gardens around the house date to the mid-20th century.
Location information:
Address: The Hirsel Country Park, Coldstream
Locality: Coldstream
Local Authorities:
Scottish Borders; Coldstream and District
Historical County: Berwickshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 74 | Grid Ref: | NT 829407 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 55.65952 | Longitude: | -2.27335 |
Directions:
The Hirsel is situated just west of Coldstream on the A697.
There is a regular bus service from Coldstream to Kelso.
Key information:
Form of site: country estate
Current use of site: recreational / sport
Context or principal building: house
Main period of development: Late 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 485
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