Swinton Park, Masham, Ripon, England
Record Id: 3200
Site is open to the public. Opening may be limited, please check Visitor Information for any restrictions.
This site has the following component area(s):
Swinton Park, Masham, Formal Gardens
Brief description of site
Swinton Castle has an associated landscape park and pleasure grounds. The pleasure grounds are made up of informal gardens with lawns and shrubbery. The park is separated from the gardens by Home Lake. This is a serpentine stretch of water designed to look like a river. Other features include woodland and a recently restored walled garden.
The site is now a hotel and open by appointment only.
Brief history of site
The park originally dates from the 1760s when it was laid out by William Danby I. William Danby II re-desinged Swinton Park in the picturesque style between 1796 and 1815.
Location information:
Address: Masham, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4JH
Locality: Ripon
Local Authorities:
North Yorkshire; Harrogate; Swinton with
Historical County: North Riding of Yorkshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 99 | Grid Ref: | SE212797 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 54.2126 | Longitude: | -1.67643 |
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: grand hotel
Site first created: 1796 to 1815
Main period of development: Late 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 105
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