Allerton Park, (also known as Thornville Royal), Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England
Record Id: 76
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Brief description of site
Allerton Park has a landscape park which is associated with a country house. Other features include terraced gardens and a kitchen garden.
Brief history of site
A new house was built and the park was enlarged during the 1720s. It was reworked further during the 1770s. The terraced gardens date from the mid-19th century.
Location information:
Locality: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Local Authorities:
North Yorkshire; Harrogate; Allerton
Historical County: West Riding of Yorkshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 105 | Grid Ref: | SE412579 |
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| Latitude: | 54.01547 | Longitude: | -1.37274 |
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: house
Site first created: 1720 to 1729
Main period of development: Early 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 212
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