| Description |
According to Shirley it was originally called Maddenstown, changed circa 1780 to Hilltown or Hilton. The Reverend Samuel Madden purchased the estate in 1734 and built the house. It was badly burnt in 1803. In Griffith’s Valuation the buildings were valued at £110 and held by John Madden in fee. The house was extensively enlarged in the 1870s for John Madden by William Hague. The gardens were designed by Ninian Niven. Hilton Park is still the family home of the Madden family where they offer luxury accommodation and authentic country house food, see http://www.hiltonpark.ie/ |
