Sheffield Botanical Gardens, South Yorkshire, England

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Brief description of site

The site has an irregular shape, with a semi-formal layout. There is a path on the central axis of the pavilions, terminating with a fountain constructed in 2004 to resemble Marnock's original design. The combined efforts of the Sheffield Botanical Gardens Trust and the Friends of Botanical Gardens, Sheffield have raised £1.22 million in matched funding for restoration. Fund-raising continues for special projects, such as the Evolution Garden, which was created in 2008/9.

Brief history of site

The botanical gardens were laid out by Robert Marnock, its first curator, between 1834 and 1836. At the same time, the gatehouse, pavilions and south lodge were built by B.B. Taylor, the architect appointed by the first owners (The Sheffield Botanical and Horticultural Society). Since 1998, the site has been substantially restored.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	111	Grid Ref:	SK335863
Latitude:	53.3725	Longitude:	-1.497955

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