Landscapes in New Hampshire
Barrett House, c. 1800
Main Street
New Ipswich, N.H. 03071
(603) 878-2517
Acres: 78.10
With more than 75 acres of woods and meadows, the grounds of the
Barrett House are highlighted by
a c. 1840 Gothic Revival summer house that sits high on a terraced
hillside. The grounds of the Barrett House may be enjoyed during
museum hours.
Discover more about the Barrett House landscape in the Historic New England magazine archives:
Langdon House, 1784
143 Pleasant Street
Portsmouth, N.H. 03801
(603) 436-3205
Acres: 1
The gardens in the rear of the Governor John Langdon House
contain an extensive perennial bed and a bordering a large,
rectangular lawn. The lawn is divided by a rose and grape arbor
planted by Elizabeth Langdon in the early 20th century. The grounds
at Langdon House may be enjoyed during museum hours. The Langdon
gardens are a popular locations for weddings and other special occasions.
Rundlet-May House, 1807
364 Middle Street
Portsmouth, N.H. 03801
(603) 436-3205
Acres: 2
The layout of the grounds surrounding theRundlet-May House is largely
unchanged since the Rundlets' site plan of 1812. The gardens include
beautiful terraced beds, a spiral trellis and orchard and a pet cemetery. The gardens at Rundlet-May House may be enjoyed during museum hours.
Discover more about the Rundlet-May House landscape in the
Historic New England magazine archives:
