Lupton Park, Torbay, England
Record Id: 2170
This site is NOT open to public.
Brief description of site
Lupton Park contains the remains of 19th-century formal gardens and grounds of around 12 hectares, set within about 108 hectares of park and woodland. The estate is now in divided use, with parts returned to agriculture.
Brief history of site
The core of the present mansion was formed in about 1770, when an existing house was extended. A programme of planting and landscape improvement soon followed. George Wightwick made alterations to the house in about 1840. At the same time formal gardens, terraces and an aviary were constructed to the south and east of the House, and a new south drive was laid out. Anthony Salvin re-modelled the house in about 1860, but by this time the gardens had essentially achieved their present form.
Location information:
Address: Lupton Park, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0HR
Locality: Torbay
Local Authorities:
Torbay; Churston-with-Galmpton
Historical County: Devon
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 202 | Grid Ref: | SX903550 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 50.38463 | Longitude: | -3.544377 |
Directions:
2 kilometres west of Brixham
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Current use of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: school
Site first created: 1770 to 1860
Main period of development: Late 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 120
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