Thornton Manor, Bebington - Wirral

Park and gardens designed by Thomas Hayton Mawson in collaboration with the industrialist and philanthropist William Hesketh Lever, later first Viscount Leverhulme. This privately owned property, which is used for exclusive events, has longstanding conservation and repair works required both in the house and grounds. Gardens around the house are maintained but the pergola is in an advanced state of decay and the lake and woodland are in poor condition. Numerous structures require conservation repairs throughout the landscape.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    GROUNDS OF THORNTON MANOR
    Heritage Category:
    Registered Park and Garden grade II*
    List Entry Number:
    1001001
    Local Planning Authority:
    Wirral
    Site Type:
    Gardens parks and urban spaces > Landscape park

Location

    Locality:
    Bebington
    County:
    Merseyside
    District / Borough:
    Wirral
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    Wirral South
    Region:
    North West

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Park and garden
    Condition:
    Generally unsatisfactory with major localised problems
    Vulnerability:
    High
    Trend:
    Declining
    Ownership:
    Commercial company
    Designation:
    Registered Park and Garden grade II*, 5 LBs

Contact Details

Chris Mayes 0191 4031646