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Brief description of site

Oakes Park has gardens, pleasure grounds and a landscape park. The gardens and pleasure grounds have their origins in the early to mid-18th century. The park dates from the early-19th century, with further work in the later 19th century. The site was reputedly laid out by John Nash, and Sir Francis Chantrey.

Brief history of site

A house was built by Henry Gill after 1681.

Location information:

Address: Norton, South Yorkshire, S8 8BA

Locality: Sheffield

Local Authorities:

South Yorkshire; Sheffield; Graves Park

Historical County: Yorkshire

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 111 Grid Ref: SK365822
Latitude: 53.33545 Longitude: -1.453338

Key information:

Form of site: landscape park

Purpose of site: Ornamental

Context or principal building: house

Site first created: 1681 to 1699

Main period of development: Late 18th century

Survival: Extant

Site Size (Hectares): 46

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