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Isel Park (also known as Isel Hall)

Introduction

Isel Park has an enclosed formal garden, a terrace, an 18th-century sunken garden, a lime avenue and a deer park.

The original 14th-century pele tower and parts of the garden have been restored.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The house and gardens are open on Monday afternoons from late March to early October. Please see:

http://www.hha.org.uk/HHA/Prop...

Features & Designations

Designations

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Grade: I

Features

  • Tree Avenue
  • Description: Lime avenue.
  • Garden Terrace
  • Formal garden
  • Deer Park
  • Pele Tower
  • Description: 14th-century pele tower (restored).
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Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Cockermouth

References

References

  • York University Centre for Historic Parks and Gardens and Lake District National Park Authority {Isel Hall Heritage Management Plan} (1994) Isel Hall Heritage Management Plan