Hesketh Park, Southport, Merseyside, England
Record Id: 1702
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Brief description of site
Hesketh Park features a lake and wooded walks. Separate garden areas include the American Garden, the Clock Garden, the Specimen Garden, the Herbaceous Walk and the Mixed Flower Garden.
Brief history of site
Hesketh Park was designed as a public park in the mid-19th century by Edward Kemp, and was further developed in the 20th century. The land was donated by the Rev Charles Hesketh.
Location information:
Address: Hesketh Park, Park Crescent, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9NW
Locality: Merseyside
Local Authorities:
Merseyside; Sefton
Historical County: Lancashire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 108 | Grid Ref: | SD348182 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 53.65621 | Longitude: | -2.988017 |
Directions:
At the northern end of Southport.
Key information:
Form of site: public park
Purpose of site: urban park
Context or principal building: parks, gardens and urban spaces
Site first created: 1865 to 1868
Main period of development: Mid 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 12
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