Monument Number 1066562 |
| Hob Uid: 1066562 | |
Location :
North Yorkshire
Ryedale, Hambleton
Gilling East, Yearsley
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| Grid Ref : SE6090076500 |
| Summary : Landscape park and gardens to Gilling Castle. The park was first emparked during the Medieval period and probably landscaped during the early 18th century. The gardens, including terraced gardens, are also thought to be early 18th century in date. |
More information : GILLING CASTLE II
Terraced garden and landscape setting for house (SE 67 NW 1), approx. 30ha around the house with at least 120ha of former parkland to south-west. History uncertain. House dramatically set on end of spur, below which are four narrow terraces of uncertain date. Some fine garden ornaments, including C19th fountain. To the west large areas of woodland, grassed plain, straight drive (The Avenue] and fish ponds. Licence to empark 1000 acres was granted in the C14th. Gilling belonged to the Fairfax family 1492-1793. (1)
The park was first emparked during the Medieval period and probably landscaped during the early 18th century. The gardens are also thought to be early 18th century in date. (2) |