Sefton Park, Liverpool, Liverpool, England
Record Id: 2935
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Brief description of site
Sefton Park is a public landscape park first opened in 1872. The Palm House was opened in the 1890s, and there has been further 20th-century development. A restoration programme was commenced in the early 21st century. The site covers 108 hectares.
Brief history of site
Sefton Park occupies part of a medieval deer park which surrounded the village of Toxteth. The public park, which opened in 1872, was designed by Edouard Andre and Louis Hornblower.
Location information:
Address: Sefton Park, Toxteth, Liverpool, Merseyside., L17 1AP
Locality: Liverpool
Local Authorities:
Merseyside; Liverpool
Historical County: Lancashire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 109 | Grid Ref: | SJ377877 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 53.38246 | Longitude: | -2.938068 |
Directions:
South-west of Liverpool city centre
Key information:
Form of site: public park
Current use of site: public park
Context or principal building: public park
Site Style : English landscape garden
Site first created: 1872
Main period of development: Late 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 108
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