Dalemain

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The main frontage of Dalemain House

Dalemain is a country house 10 miles South-West of Penrith in Cumbria. It is a Grade I listed building.

History

A peel tower was built on the site during the reign of King Henry II.[1] The old hall dates back to the 14th century, with wings added in the 16th century; the building has remained in the Hasell family since 1679 when it was acquired by Sir Edward Hasell, who had been steward to Lady Anne Clifford.[2] The main frontage was added in 1744.[3]

The house benefits from an extensive garden which received the Garden of the Year Award, sponsored by the Historic Houses Association and Christie's, in 2013.[4] Plants in the garden include a Greek fir which had been a gift from Joseph Banks, the botanist, in the 1840s.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "The History of Dalemain". The Marmalade Awards. Retrieved 1 January 2014. 
  2. ↑ "Dalemain". Visit Cumbria. Retrieved 1 January 2014. 
  3. ↑ "Dalemain". Retrieved 1 January 2014. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Dalemain House wins Garden of the Year 2013". The Telegraph. 23 March 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014. 

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Coordinates: 54°38′05″N 2°48′42″W / 54.6346°N 2.8116°W / 54.6346; -2.8116

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