Introduction
In 1848 the house, garden and park were in open country to the north of Didsbury. The whole site has been lost to redevelopment since 1895.
- History
On the 1848 Ordnance Survey map this small, irregular estate is shown surrounded by fields. It lay to the east of the Wilmslow Road and to the north of Didsbury. The house and gardens were in the south west of the grounds. The remaining area was open park land with little planting apart from trees alongside the drive. The pleasure gardens included an extended path system and pond.
By 1895 a number of changes can be seen. The park was enlarged by taking in surrounding fields to the east and south. The house also was extended and called a Hall. The pleasure garden was extended as far as the south west corner of the park. Additionally the pathways were modified and the pond filled in.
The area has since been lost to development.
Period
- Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
- Victorian (1837-1901)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Pleasance
- Walk
- Pond
- Key Information
Type
Estate
Period
Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Survival
Lost
Hectares
5
Electoral Ward
Burnage
- References
References
- University of Manchester and University of York, 1994 A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester