Introduction
The key feature of this site is a circular garden enclosed by a stone and cob wall. This is associated with a small regency country house and grounds.
Principal Building
The site has a small regency country house and grounds with lakes.
Gardens and Pleasure Grounds
The notable feature of the site is an unusual circular garden, believed to be unique. It is enclosed by a stone and cob wall with access through a gated doorway. The wall's thatched coping was replaced in the early 1990s following storm damage.
The circle is approximately 18 metres in diameter, with the surrounding walls about 2.25 metres high. A stream or leat flows south-westwards through the enclosure. The interior was formerly cultivated but is now mainly laid to grass.
- History
Alleron is a Grade II listed property believed to date back, at its oldest part, to the 16th century whilst the Regency front was added in the 19th century. This makes for a very light house, for the most part built with good Georgian proportions, tall ceilings and sash windows.
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: House, round garden and butterwell 25m E
- Grade: II
Plant Environment
- Environment
- Walled Garden
Features
- Garden Wall
- Description: There is a stone and cob wall with thatched coping. This is in a circular form, about 18 metres in diameter, and is 2.25 metres high.
- Lake
- Gate
- Description: The circular garden is accessed through a gated doorway.
- Stream
- Description: A stream or leat flows south-westwards through the enclosure.
- Country House (featured building)
- Description: Small regency country house
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Plant Environment
Environment
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Part: standing remains
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Loddiswell
- References
References
- Pugsley, Steven {Devon gardens : an historical survey} (Stroud: Sutton, 1994) 175 Devon gardens : an historical survey
- Le Lievre, Audrey {Garden without a History} (1991) Garden without a History
- NCCPG (Devon) {Alleron - A Garden from the Past} Alleron - A Garden from the Past