Castle Park House | |
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Location | Frodsham, Cheshire, England |
Coordinates | 53°17′33″N 2°43′51″W / 53.2926°N 2.7309°W |
OS grid reference | SJ 514,775 |
Area | Over 24 acres (97,000 m2) |
Built | Late 18th century |
Built for | Robert Wainwright Ashley |
Rebuilt | 1850s |
Architect | T. M. Penson (?) |
Architectural style(s) | Italianate |
Governing body | Cheshire West and Chester Council |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Castle Park, Frodsham |
Type | Historic parks and gardens |
Designated | 18 June 2002 |
Reference no. | 1001622 |
Castle Park House is a former country house surrounded by extensive grounds in the market town of Frodsham in Cheshire, England. It is reputedly built on the site of Frodsham Castle, and originates from the late 18th century. It was extended in the 1850s, and its gardens were laid out by Edward Kemp. The house and most of the associated park land is held subject to the terms of a charitable trust - the Castle Park Trust. Cheshire West and Chester Council is the sole trustee of this trust. That council owns the 'top field' outright. The house and park land are used for a variety of functions. The house and park land are 'listed' in other words given special protection in planning law.