Bellevue Park, Newport, Wales
Record Id: 364
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Brief description of site
Bellevue Park is the first public park designed by Thomas Mawson in 1893 and remains more or less intact. The park has many ornamental trees from Mawson's time and later. There is a tea pavilion with terraces and an ornamental water garden in a ravine with Pulhamite rockwork, pools and cascades.
Brief history of site
The land was gifted to the town by Lord Tredegar in 1891. The Park opened on 8th September 1894.
Location information:
Locality: Newport
Local Authorities:
Newport; Stow Hill
Historical County: Monmouthshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 171 | Grid Ref: | ST 307872 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.57938 | Longitude: | -3.001491 |
Key information:
Form of site: public park
Purpose of site: urban park
Context or principal building: parks, gardens and urban spaces
Site first created: 1891 to 1894
Main period of development: Late 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 14
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