Introduction
Aughentaine has a maintained ornamental garden designed by Percy Cane for the present house of 1958. Features include double terraces, extensive tree plantings and a pond.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
028 8952 1271Website
https://www.aughentaine.com
- History
The earlier house, Aughentaine Castle, was built in 1860 and demolished about 1955. The present house was built in 1958 to the design of Claud Phillimore, with a new garden of 1958 by Percy Cane. Cane's garden included elements of the earlier garden including trees.
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory
- Reference: T001
Plant Environment
- Environment
- Woodland Garden
Features
- Pond
- Terrace
- Kitchen Garden
- House (featured building)
- Description: Classical style.
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Plant Environment
Environment
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Bence-Jones, M {A Guide to Irish Country Houses} (London: Constable ,1990) page 15 A Guide to Irish Country Houses
- Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest, Northern Ireland