WORTLEY, West Riding
Fossil
The fossil of a tree stump in the gardens of Wortley Hall is thought to be 250-300 million years old.
Other fossil trees can be seen at;
Botanical Gardens, SHEFFIELD, West Riding
STANHOPE, Durham
Other fossil trees can be seen at;
Botanical Gardens, SHEFFIELD, West Riding
STANHOPE, Durham
Kitchen garden gateway
Wortley Hall gateway
Wortley Hall Icehouse
The early 19th century icehouse at Wortley Hall is an unusual
example of one where ice could be raked from the adjacent fish pond and along a channel into the side of the underground chamber.
example of one where ice could be raked from the adjacent fish pond and along a channel into the side of the underground chamber.
Wortley Hall Arbour
The arbour seat was built in the early to mid 19th century.
Wortley Hall Stables
It is thought that the design of 19th century stable block was based on a scheme submitted by John Carr and his assistant, Peter Atkinson, for James Archibald Stuart-Wortley in 1797.
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Wortley Hall conservatory steps
The steps led to a conservatory that was built in the mid 19th century. The tunnels are thought to have housed the stoves.