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Highhead Castle (also known as High Head Castle)

Introduction

Highhead Castle has a landscaped park and woodland dating from the early-18th century. There are also gardens and pleasure grounds. Features include a walled front garden designed by Henry Richmond Brougham between 1744 to 1748.

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Features & Designations

Designations

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Grade: II*

Features

  • Castle
  • Description: Highhead Castle
  • Parkland
  • Description: Landscaped park and woodland dating from the early-18th century
  • Pleasure Garden, Gardens
  • Walled Garden
  • Description: Walled garden designed by Henry Richmond Brougham between 1744 to 1748.
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Survival

Part: standing remains

Hectares

9.6