Burton Manor, Burton, Cheshire, England
Record Id: 627
Site is open to the public. Opening may be limited, please check Visitor Information for any restrictions.
Brief description of site
Burton Manor has an early-20th century formal garden designed by Thomas Hayton Mawson. Features within the garden include a pool, lawns, and terraces which have views over the surrounding parkland. The formal garden is set within a 19th-century landscape park. The site is now an Adult Education College.
There are regular events organised by the Friends of Burton College and the venue can be booked for conferences, weddings etc.
Brief history of site
In 1753 the manor of Burton was leased by the Reverend Richard Congreve from the Bishop of Lichfield. The house and gardens were laid out in the early-20th century. The site is now (2007) a college.
Location information:
Address: Burton Manor, The Village, Burton, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 5SJ
Locality: Burton, Cheshire
Local Authorities:
Cheshire West and Chester; Burton & Ness
Historical County: Cheshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 117 | Grid Ref: | SJ 315 741 |
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| Latitude: | 53.25946 | Longitude: | -3.028318 |
Directions:
South-east of Neston
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: college
Site first created: Before 1753
Main period of development: 19th century
Survival: Extant
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