The Erddig Estate is situatuated approximately 2 miles from Wrexham city centre. Within it's 567 hectares are 70 acres of woodland and 61 hectares of parkland. In 1973 Philip Yorke, the last Squire of Erddig gave the house and estate to the National Trust as neither Philip or his brother Simon married and there were no direct heirs.
Today in keeping with my ABC theme I am going to concentrate on the gardens. Erddig's walled garden is one of the most important surviving 18th century gardens in Britain and was planned around a canal, and features a Victorian parterre and yew walk, as well as the National Collection of ivy. The walled garden has many rare historical varieties of apples, pears, apricots and plumbs training along its walls. The park was landscaped by William Eames between 1768-1789.
There have been some instances of unconfirmed possible ghostly experiences on the estate.
Tomorrow I shall tell you a bit more about the house but for now why not check out some more of the ABC Wednesday posts.
Today in keeping with my ABC theme I am going to concentrate on the gardens. Erddig's walled garden is one of the most important surviving 18th century gardens in Britain and was planned around a canal, and features a Victorian parterre and yew walk, as well as the National Collection of ivy. The walled garden has many rare historical varieties of apples, pears, apricots and plumbs training along its walls. The park was landscaped by William Eames between 1768-1789.
There have been some instances of unconfirmed possible ghostly experiences on the estate.
Tomorrow I shall tell you a bit more about the house but for now why not check out some more of the ABC Wednesday posts.
20 comments:
Many years ago I visited Erddig with the Cambrian Archaeological Association. I never had the chance to see the gardens, or the motte in the grounds, as I was stationed in one of the rooms to guard the breakables (Mr Yorke was concerned, as a recent group had done damage.) The house was stuffed with an incredible mish-mash of just about everything you could think of.
Lovely post, it brought back many memories.
Looks a very beautiful place, I would love to visit :)
I was with Meri at Erddig but went to look at the motte instead - I couldn't bear the house.
The gardens didn't look like that back then.
I have some isea that the Coal Board was involved with a matter of subsidence - have you heard that at all ?
Thanks for the commiserations. I am still expecting to see her about the place.
Your photos of the gardens are amazing.
I especially like the photo with the brick wall.
Bear((( )))
Another spot to put on my list for when I come to visit next year! Looks like an EDEN!
Dragonstar - I am so glad I gave you some happy memories. I love the place and find it quite fascinating.
Suburbia - I hope you get the chance sometime :-)
Aileni - Mr C hates the house too he says it is a sad place...
Yes there was some subsidence. A shaft from the Bersham colliery caused the part of the house to subside by 5ft, which meant the house had to be underpinned. The National Trust gained compensation from the coal board to undertake this work.
I just love the place, there is so much of interest there, I still haven't managed to walk down and see the cup and saucer waterfall!
Bear - I am glad you enjoyed your visit :-)
Leslie - There are so many wonderful gardens you can visit here. Just let me know where you will be and I will search some out for you :-)
Great photography, and exceptional commentary. I will be looking for additional photos on Erddig. Thanks
Great photography, and exceptional commentary. I will be looking for additional photos on Erddig. Thanks
Love the entrance to this beautiful garden.
There's something very special about a walled garden. We had a small walled garden when we lived in Sussex and it was lovely, up here in the hills we have to make do with hedges!
Such a beautiful place. I love the composition of the last shot.
Such a wonderful place for sure. The entrance is absolutely awe-inspiring!
Thanks for taking part.
Dx
Great name, great place.
Lord James Bigglesworth said...
Great name
Erddig means "little garden" - I suppose that the name is relative. It may be little compared to some of the huge stately home gardens, but in comparison to the patch of weeds in front of my house it's quite big!
Beautiful garden, amazing photos !
A real pleasure for ...the
eyes !
Miss Yves
Columbo - It is such a lovely place to visit.
Gemma - It is a very enticing doorway :-)
Richard - I think it is the brickwork offsets the flowers and plants.
D - I am glad you enjoyed the visit :-)
James - I am sure would enjoy a visit there, it has a lovely atmosphere.
Alwyn - Thank you :-) I find the name quite charming. I am glad my small garden isn't that big!
Miss Yves - I am glad you enjoyed them :-)
I would love to visit those gardens, they are gorgeous. My garden is very special to me.
Ellie - I love gardens too, I am sure you would enjoy Erddig.
E is for ease.
Sean - You would feel that in this garden :-)
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