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Crossgar House (also known as Tobar Mhuire)

Introduction

The present house dates from about 1864, in a demesne encircled by trees including large exotics. There are lawns with formal planting, now grassed, and a walled garden landscaped for UWT with a fine glasshouse and bothies.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Directions

On the south-eastern outskirts of Crossgar off the A7.

History

Period

  • Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
  • Victorian (1837-1901)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory

  • Reference: D/064

Features

  • Kitchen Garden
  • Glasshouse
  • Bothy
  • Gate Lodge
  • House (featured building)
  • Earliest Date:
  • Latest Date:
  • Lawn
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Extant