Baxter Park, Dundee, Scotland
Record Id: 316
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Brief description of site
Baxter Park is a mid-19th-century urban park, laid out to a design by Sir Joseph Paxton. This is the only complete example of a Paxton-designed park in Scotland.
A project to restore the park was started in 2003 with help from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Brief history of site
The park was originally laid out to a design by Sir Joseph Paxton between 1862 and 1863. In 2003, Dundee City Council obtained a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to completely restore the park to its original design.
Location information:
Address: Baxter Park, Arbroath Road, Dundee, DD1 3RA
Locality: Dundee
Local Authorities:
Dundee City
Historical County: Perthshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 54 | Grid Ref: | NO415315 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 56.47198 | Longitude: | -2.951179 |
Directions:
On the Arbroath Road, about 2 miles from the city centre.
Key information:
Form of site: public park
Purpose of site: urban park
Context or principal building: parks, gardens and urban spaces
Site Style : Italianate garden
Site first created: 1862 to 1863
Main period of development: Mid 19th century
Survival: Reconstructed
Site Size (Hectares): 15
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