Site Event/Activity record ECH7153 - Crewe Hill - Research and Recording

Summary Crewe Hill is a 4-acre estate near Farndon overlooking the River Dee and the Welsh hills. Built by the Barnston family it has been a home since the late 18th century. In around 1830 a walled garden was built with 5 gardeners looking after this garden alone. In 1945 the estate fell into disrepair, cows grazed in the walled garden and one gardener remained. Since 1985 the gardens have been restored with a pergola, pool and fountain in the walled garden and new planting, topiary and a Japanese inspired pond with an oriental bridge within lawns at the back of the house. The surrounding woodland includes a nut walk, tree house, moon gate, bamboo garden and ponds surrounded by a stumpery and small log amphitheatre. Survival: Main structure broadly intact, but with modern garden developed within old framework. Previous form: Early C19 house, enlarged from farmhouse for the Barnstons of Churton Hall Current form: House in single ownership with outbuildings