Introduction
The remnant park and partly-terraced gardens at Erbistock Hall probably date from the early-18th century. The compartmented gardens are particularly noted for well-preserved very fine yew hedging and topiary, which were already mature by the early-19th century.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01443 336000Website
http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/
- Features & Designations
Designations
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(C) 73
- Grade: II
Features
- Dovecote
- Description: The dovecote is circular with a conical slate roof. The weather vane on top of the dovecote is marked 1737. It is thought to contain 700 nesting holes.
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- House (featured building)
- Description: The house was built in 1720 for the Wynn family of Wynnstay.
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- Hedge
- Description: Fine yew hedging.
- Topiary
- Key Information
Type
Estate
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Cadw and ICOMOS UK, 'Erbistock Hall' in {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Clwyd} (Cardiff: Cadw, 1995), pp. 66-8 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Clwyd
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Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, 'Erbistock Hall, Garden, Erbistock',