Oakes Park, Sheffield, England
Record Id: 2465
This site is NOT open to public.
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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