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Knowehead

Introduction

Knowehead is a house of 1867, the parental home of Guy Wilson (see Knockan) where his daffodil breeding began. There is a walled garden with a recent layout and planting.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Directions

In the northern outskirts of Broughshane, off a minor road.

History

Period

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

Designations

  • Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory

  • Reference: An 045

Plant Environment

  • Environment
  • Walled Garden

Features

  • House (featured building)
  • Earliest Date:
  • Latest Date:
Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Plant Environment

Environment

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Extant