Locke Park, Barnsley, England

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Brief description of site

Locke Park was opened in 1877 as an extension to the People's Park in Barnsley. The site was first developed in 1862 on land donated by the widow of the local engineer, Joseph Locke, and was laid out in several phases.

Brief history of site

Joseph Locke was engineer of the Grand Junction Railway and is recognised as one of Barnsley's most prominent figures of the 19th century. His widow, Phoebe, donated the land in his memory in 1861. In the first phase of development, the lodge at the entrance was built by John Moxon and the walls were built by Mr Tattersall of Silkstone. The statue of Joseph Locke, designed by Baron Marochetti, was unveiled by Lord Alfred Paget on 18 January 1866. Further land was donated in 1874, and the extension was opened in 1877. This phase included the creation of Locke Park Tower, which was erected in memory of Phoebe Locke.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	110	Grid Ref:	SE340052
Latitude:	53.54235	Longitude:	-1.488403

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