Newby Hall, Ripon, England
Record Id: 2399
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Brief description of site
Newby Hall has extensive gardens and a landscaped park. There is a view of around 8 kilometres to the hills and folly to the west of house. The gardens were developed by Major Edward Compton from 1925, incorporating 19th-century elements. The parkland has 17th-century origins but was laid out chiefly in the late-18th century.
Brief history of site
Sir Edward Blackett bought the site in 1689. He laid out extensive gardens which were possibly designed by an assistant of London & Wise, Peter Aram.
Location information:
Address: Newby Hall & Gardens, HG4 5AE
Locality: Ripon
Local Authorities:
North Yorkshire; Harrogate; Newby with
Historical County: Yorkshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 99 | Grid Ref: | SE348675 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 54.10222 | Longitude: | -1.469307 |
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Current use of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: house
Site first created: 1689
Main period of development: Late 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 210
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