Weston Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
Record Id: 3478
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Brief description of site
Weston Park, Sheffield is a five hectare public park, including the buildings of the city Museum and Weston Park Art Gallery. The site was modified by Robert Marnock from a mid-19th century garden, and opened to the public in 1875.
Brief history of site
In July 1873, Weston Hall and grounds were purchased by the Sheffield Corporation. The grounds were modified for use as a public park by Robert Marnock, who used much of the existing layout in his design. The park was opened in 1875, at which time the Hall was altered to make a museum.
Location information:
Address: Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN
Locality: South Yorkshire
Local Authorities:
South Yorkshire; Sheffield; Broomhill
Historical County: Yorkshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 111 | Grid Ref: | SK340874 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 53.38236 | Longitude: | -1.490322 |
Key information:
Form of site: public park
Purpose of site: urban park
Context or principal building: parks, gardens and urban spaces
Site first created: 1873 to 1875
Main period of development: Late 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 5
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