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Rubane House (also known as Echlinville)

Introduction

The site of a former 18th-century house, with the present house dating from 1860. There are garden buildings of the same era. The garden pavilion had Coade stone embellishments, and the bridge is faced in the same material. There is also a grotto.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Directions

Seven miles north of Portaferry via the A20, then off a minor road to Rubane.

History

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Features & Designations

Designations

  • Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory

  • Reference: D 54

Features

  • Grotto
  • Pavilion
  • Ornamental Bridge
Key Information

Type

Park

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Extant

References