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
References
- Bence-Jones, Mark: {A Guide to Irish Country Houses} 2nd edition London: Constable 1990 p. 29 A Guide to Irish Country Houses
- Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest, Northern Ireland