Porter Valley Parks, Sheffield, England

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This site has the following component area(s):

Porter Valley Parks, Endcliffe Park

Brief description of site

The Porter Valley Parks are a linked sequence of public parks and green spaces created along the valley of the Porter Brook between 1855 and 1938. They comprise Endcliffe Park (15.5 hectares), Bingham Park (24.5 hectares), Whiteley Woods (11.5 hectares), Forge Dam (9.5 hectares) and Porter Clough (7.2 hectares). The Porter Valley Parks are part of the Sheffield Round Walk, completed shortly after the Second World War.

Brief history of site

Towards the end of the 19th century attention focused on using the Porter valley to serve the needs of the rapidly expanding western suburbs. Accounts describe a well-established walk following the Porter valley. In 1885 the Corporation purchased 8 hectares of land at Endcliffe Wood to provide public walks and pleasure grounds, and also to improve sanitation. In March 1886, William Goldring was commissioned to adapt Endcliffe Wood for public use. Additional areas were purchased throughout the early-20th century. The walk through the parks became an important part of the Sheffield Round Walk, which was completed soon after World War 2.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	110	Grid Ref:	SK318854
Latitude:	53.36452	Longitude:	-1.523595

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