Berrington Hall
| Berrington Hall | |
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National Trust | |
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| Grid reference: | SO510637 |
| Location: | 52°16’12"N, 2°43’8"W |
| Information | |
| Website: | Berrington Hall |
Berrington Hall is a country house in Herefordshire, about three miles north of Leominster. During the 20th century it was the seat of the Cawley family.
The house is of neoclassical style, a fine country house designed by Henry Holland in 1778-81 for Thomas Harley. It has a somewhat austere exterior, but the interiors are subtle and delicate. Since 1957 the house and gardens have belonged to the National Trust and are opened to the public.
Berrington Hall is home to the Elmar Digby furniture collection, paintings by, amongst others, Thomas Luny (1759–1837) and the Charles Paget Wade costume collection from Snowshill which can be viewed by appointment. The 'below stairs' areas and servants' quarters which are open to the public include a Victorian laundry and Georgian dairy.
Gardens
Berrington features Capability Brown's last landscape design. A notable feature is the ha-ha wall which was subject of extensive renovation in the late 20th century by local craftsmen.
Berrington Pool, a lake and island, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Outside links
- Berrington Hall information at the National Trust
- BBC Hereford & Worcester feature and 360 panoramic of Berrington Hall