Burn Hall, Durham, England
Record Id: 621
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Brief description of site
Burn Hall is an early 19th century country house built to the designs of Ignatius Bonomi. The 72 hectare grounds were laid out at the same time.
Brief history of site
A hall existed on the site in 1621 but this was replaced in 1821 to 1834 by the Salvin family. Work then began in the later 19th century on the gardens and informal park.
Location information:
Address: Burn Hall, Darlington Road, Durham, DH1 3SR
Locality: Durham
Local Authorities:
County Durham; Brancepeth
Historical County: Durham
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 93 | Grid Ref: | NZ 260 386 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 54.7417 | Longitude: | -1.597673 |
Directions:
Burn Hall is just over one mile south of Durham, adjacent to the west side of the main Durham to Darlington road, the A167.
Key information:
Form of site: country estate
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: house
Site first created: Before 1621
Main period of development: Early 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 72
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