Building record MDR15077 - Hartshay House ornamental garden features, Morley Park, Heage
Type and Period (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Wrought iron gates, fountain and stone lions all sit within the old boundary fence of Morley Park. The rock around the fountain is tufa which was highly prized as a curiosity during the 18th and 19th centuries. The gates were brought here from Bridge House, Belper, when the Strutts sold the property. Remains of a small emparkment can also be seen nearby. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR23087 Unpublished document: Judge, T (Ripley Historical Group). 1993. Some places of interest in Heage Village.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3789 5039 (85m by 82m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 16 2015 9:17AM