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The Observatory (also known as Astropark, Astropark)

Introduction

A planned landscape for an observatory of 1790. The Bicentenary Garden of 1990 includes features and beds.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Telephone

028 9056 9615

Website

http://www.ni-environment.gov.uk/index.htm

Access contact details

http://www.star.arm.uk/astropa...

Directions

In central Armagh.

History

Period

  • 18th Century (1701 to 1800)
  • Late 18th Century (1767 to 1800)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory

  • Reference: A 032

Features

  • Icehouse
  • Kitchen Garden
  • Gate Lodge
Key Information

Type

Garden

Principal Building

Education

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

References