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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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