Heywood House Gardens, Formal gardens in County Laois, Ireland.
The gardens extend across 50 acres of land, featuring circular terraces that descend to an elongated pool with fountain and turtle statues.
Colonel William Hutchinson Poe commissioned architect Edwin Lutyens to design these gardens, which were completed in 1912 near the now demolished mansion.
The upper terrace contains a red-tiled loggia displaying inscriptions from the works of Alexander Pope, reflecting the literary influences of the period.
The gardens remain accessible throughout the year from 8:30, with closing times varying between 17:00 in winter and 21:00 during summer months.
The garden windows frame specific views across seven different Irish counties, creating a calculated sequence of landscape perspectives.
Location: County Laois
GPS coordinates: 52.88430,-7.30080
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:04
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