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Ballyward Lodge

Introduction

Ballyward Lodge is the demesne of an early-19th-century house, which is set in parkland with mature trees and views of the lake and the Mourne mountains. There is a maintained formal ornamental garden, a walled garden with an orchard, a garden house and a lodge.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Directions

Four miles north-west of Castlewellan on the A50.

History

19th Century

The house was built as a cottage orne in about 1800 for William Beers. It overlooks Ballyward Lake towards the Mourne Mountains. There were two later additions to the house.

20th Century

The owner J.S. Higginson made alterations in the late-20th century, including a formal garden south of the house with statues and urns.

Associated People
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory

  • Reference: D 087

Plant Environment

  • Plant Type
  • Flower Garden

Features

  • Kitchen Garden
  • Gate Lodge
  • House (featured building)
  • Description: Cottage orne
  • Earliest Date:
  • Latest Date:
  • Orchard
  • Garden House
Key Information

Type

Estate

Purpose

Ornamental

Plant Environment

Plant Type

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Survival

Extant

References

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