Malham Tarn House , (also known as Malham Tarn Field Centre), Yorkshire Dales, England
Record Id: 6619
This site is NOT open to public.
Brief description of site
The house was built as a hunting box in the late-18th century. It is now owned by the National Trust and is in use as a Field Studies Centre. Features include a derelict orchid house, rockery, sundial, boathouses, stable block, extensive plantations and a drive around Malham Tarn.
Brief history of site
The house was probably built in the early-1780s, and young plantations were noted in 1786.
Location information:
Address: Malham Tarn, Malham, BD24 9PU
Locality: Yorkshire Dales
Local Authorities:
North Yorkshire; Craven; Malham Moor
Historical County: North Riding of Yorkshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 98 | Grid Ref: | SD894672 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 54.10058 | Longitude: | -2.16359 |
Key information:
Form of site: country estate
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: education
Site first created: 1780 to 1785
Main period of development: Late 18th century
Survival: Extant
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