Rokeby Park |
| Hob Uid: 1099777 | |
Location :
County Durham
Westwick, Brignall, Rokeby
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| Grid Ref : NZ0850013800 |
| Summary : Landscape park to Rokeby Hall, a country house constructed between 1725-1730. The park was emparked in 1725 by Sir Thomas Robinson and planted 1730-37. |
More information : Eighteenth century landscape park for Rokeby Hall, a country house constructed between 1725-1730. Buildings in the park include an ice house and stables. A late 18th or early 19th century lodge is present on the west boundary. The main entrance to the park is by Greta Bridge, this has a gate lodge. Tree belts and woodland planting is present along most of the park boundaries. The central area of the park is open. There is a lawn and ha ha south of the hall. A walled kitchen garden is also present. (1)
The park was emparked in 1725 by Sir Thomas Robinson and planted 1730-37. (2) |