Introduction
The Quarry Garden is located west of the hall and leads to the castle ruins. The quarry was created because of the practical need for stone to build Belsay Hall, but it was excavated to a plan by Sir Charles Monck to create a dramatic canyon. It is enhanced by the planting of yews and pines along the top of the northern cliff and rhododendrons on the canyon floor. Sir Arthur Middleton extended the quarry west, planting an area with native species to convey how the quarry looked before the introduction of exotics.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.13030
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Plant Environment
- Environment
- Quarry Garden
Style
Picturesque
Features
- Arch
- Description: An artificially created rock arch which leads into the quarry garden.
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- Arch
- Description: An artificially created archway of rusticated masonry with a heavy wooden door.
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- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Plant Environment
Environment
Survival
Extant
Hectares
1.4
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Belsay
- References
References
- White, Roger, {Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens} (London: English Heritage, 2005) Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
- Related Documents
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CLS 1/370/5
Belsay Estate Conservation Plan: Gazeteer - Digital copy
Elizabeth Banks Associates - undated
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CLS 1/370/2
Landscape Restoration Masterplan - Digital copy
Elizabeth Banks Associates - 1991
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CLOS 1/1062
Outline Management Plan - Digital copy
The Landscape Agency, Dominic Cole Landscape Architects - 2012
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CLS 1/370/3
Survey, Landscape Assessment and Conservation Proposals - Digital copy
Elizabeth Banks Associates - 1998
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CLS 1/370/4
Survey, Landscape Assessment and Conservation Proposals: Appendices - Digital copy
Elizabeth Banks Associates - 1998
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CLS 1/371
Figures and Plates - Digital copy
Elizabeth Banks Associates - 1998
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CLS 1/370/5