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Brief description of site

Holker Hall has 80 hectares (50 hectares registered) of parkland, deer park and woodland dating from the late-18th century. There are also 10 hectares of formal gardens created by Thomas Mawson in the early-20th century. These have been extended by the present owners during the late-20th century.

Brief history of site

George Preston settled on the site of the present Hall in 1610. The site had been occupied since the 16th century, and it is probable that the deer park existed at this time. The parkland was created in the late-18th century. The kitchen garden was added during the 19th century. Thomas Mawson created formal gardens in the early-20th century. The present owners have also made alterations during the late-20th century.

Location information:

Address: Holker Hall and Garden, Cark-in-Cartmel, near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PL

Locality: Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria

Local Authorities:

Cumbria; South Lakeland; Lower Holker

Historical County: Lancashire

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 97 Grid Ref: SD 359 773
Latitude: 54.18745 Longitude: -2.983788

Key information:

Form of site: country estate

Purpose of site: Ornamental

Context or principal building: great house

Site first created: After 1610

Main period of development: Late 18th century

Survival: Extant

Site Size (Hectares): 90

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