Rockwood Park near Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Ha-Ha

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 28, 2022

1. Ha-Ha Marker

Inscription. A ha-ha is a sunken wall often used on English estates instead of a fence because it allows for uninterrupted views of the meadows while keeping out livestock. Such views at Rockwood are best appreciated on the veranda, from where the lawns appear to be continuous. In keeping with his desire to create an English estate, Joseph Shipley had a ha-ha, built to separate his gardens from the resto f the property.

Erected by New Castle County Parks & Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 39° 46.366′ N, 75° 31.201′ W. Marker is near Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Rockwood Park. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Washington Street Extension and Shipley Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 Shipley Rd, Wilmington DE 19809, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Conservatory (within shouting distance of this marker); Rockwood (within shouting distance of this marker); Gardens and Landscape (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rockwood Mansion (about 300 feet away); Edward's Playhouse

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(about 300 feet away); Allegheny Pachysandra (about 400 feet away); Arrowwood Viburnum (about 400 feet away); Kitchen Garden (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Additional keywords. landscape architecture

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 28, 2022

2. Ha-Ha Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.