J6268 : Window, Ballywalter Park

taken 7 years ago, near to Ballywalter, Co Down, Northern Ireland

Window, Ballywalter Park
Window, Ballywalter Park
Window on an old estate building inside the walled garden at Ballywalter Park.
Ballywalter Park

Country house just outside Ballywalter, it was constructed 1846-52 by Sir Charles Lanyon for the Mulholland family, the descendants of whom remain in ownership today.
Surrounded by a large estate, the house saw action as a military hospital during WW1 and various military units were stationed in the outbuildings and stables during WW2.
Almost abandoned and demolished in the 1950s, the house was saved by Sir John Betjeman who, on a visit to Henry, 4th Baron Dunleath, and his wife Dorinda, managed to convince them to save the house. It has now undergone extensive renovations.
Still in private ownership today, the house and grounds are usually only open to the general public during the European Heritage Open Days in September each year. A game fair, usually held on the estate each May, also offers a chance to visit but a fee is charged.

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Date Taken
Sunday, 9 October, 2016   (more nearby)
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Monday, 10 October, 2016
Geographical Context
Historic sites and artefacts  Farm, Fishery, Market Gardening 
Place (from Tags)
Ballywalter  Ballywalter Park 
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Estate  Window 
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Irish: geotagged! J 622 682 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:32.2004N 5:29.6022W
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Irish: geotagged! J 622 682
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North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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