Berrington Hall, Leominster, Herefordshire, England
Record Id: 392
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Brief description of site
Berrington Hall has a landscape park designed by Lancelot Brown from 1780, with further outlying planting in farmland. Formal gardens were added in the early-20th century. Berrington Hall was built from 1778-81 by Henry Holland, with late-19th-century additions. The Archway Lodge is by Holland. There is a walled kitchen garden.
Brief history of site
The park was created from 1780 by Lancelot Brown. The house was built from 1781. The flower garden was begun in the late 19th century and developed from 1901.
Location information:
Address: Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DW
Locality: Herefordshire
Local Authorities:
Herefordshire, County of; Eye, Moreton and
Historical County: Herefordshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 149 | Grid Ref: | SO510639 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 52.27106 | Longitude: | -2.719509 |
Directions:
Three miles north of Leominster on the A49. See:http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-berringtonhall/w-berringtonhall-gettingthere.htm
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: historic house
Site Style : English landscape garden
Site first created: 1780
Main period of development: Late 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 186
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