Introduction
Features of Downham Hall gardens include a garden terrace, formal garden, rock garden and a kitchen garden.
- History
Downham Hall house was built in 1559 for the Assheton family. The house was remodelled in the Grecian-style by George Webster of Kendal, in the early-19th century. The gardens were developed mainly in the early-20th century. Currently, the Hall is a private residence.
Period
- 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
- Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Kitchen Garden
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- Garden Terrace
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- Island Bed
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- Rockery
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- Avenue
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- Garden Wall
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- Manor House (featured building)
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- Key Information
Type
Estate
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
20th Century (1901 to 2000)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
8
Civil Parish
Downham