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Brief description of site

Paxton House is set on a ridge above the Tweed and the walled policies contain two streams flowing in wooded glens. The designed landscape comprises well-preserved mid-18th-century parkland, woodland gardens with some contemporary specimen trees, mixed deciduous woodland and informal mid-19th-century gardens around the house.

Brief history of site

Paxton House has been part of the Home of Wedderburn estate since the 15th century.

Location information:

Address: Paxton House, Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 1SZ

Locality: Berwick upon Tweed

Local Authorities:

Scottish Borders; Chirnside and District

Historical County: Berwickshire

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 67 Grid Ref: NT931519
Latitude: 55.7604 Longitude: -2.111519

Directions:

Paxton House is signposted on the B6461 three miles from the A1 Berwick upon Tweed bypass.
The 'Paxton House Bus' runs daily from Berwick.
For details see:http://www.paxtonhouse.co.uk/planning-your-visit/how-to-find-us

Key information:

Form of site: country estate

Purpose of site: Ornamental

Context or principal building: house

Main period of development: Mid 18th century

Survival: Extant

Site Size (Hectares): 83

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