Colby Lodge, Narberth, Wales
Record Id: 879
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Brief description of site
The house, walled garden and the garden surrounding the house date from about 1803. The landscape gardens evolved after the mid-19th century, with drives and a ha-ha extant by 1889. The woodland garden was created from 1894 onwards.
The house and garden were given to the National Trust in 1980. The collection of semi-hardy herbaceous and woody material within the walled garden dates from the 1990s.
Brief history of site
The garden surrounding the house and the walled garden date from around 1803, with the landscape garden being created later in the 19th century.
Location information:
Address: Amroth, SA67 8PP
Locality: Narberth
Local Authorities:
Pembrokeshire; Amroth; Amroth
Historical County: Pembrokeshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 158 | Grid Ref: | SN158081 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.74125 | Longitude: | -4.669347 |
Directions:
The site is signposted from the A477 Carmarthen to Tenby road. There is also a bus service. See:
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-colbywoodlandgarden/w-colbywoodlandgarden-gettingthere.htm
Key information:
Form of site: woodland garden
Purpose of site: ornamental garden
Context or principal building: mansion house
Plant type/environment: woodland garden
Site first created: 1803
Main period of development: Late 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 15
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