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Brief description of site

East Park is a public park dating from the late-19th century, designed by Thomas Mawson. Most of the original features have been lost, although the bandstand remains.

Brief history of site

This public park was created by Wolverhampton Council, and opened in September 1896.

Location information:

Address: Hickman Avenue, , WV1 2DL

Locality: East Park, Wolverhampton

Local Authorities:

West Midlands; Wolverhampton

Historical County: Staffordshire

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 139 Grid Ref: SO934979
Latitude: 52.57887 Longitude: -2.09883

Key information:

Form of site: public park

Purpose of site: urban park

Context or principal building: parks, gardens and urban spaces

Site first created: 1896

Main period of development: Late 19th century

Survival: Part: standing remains

Site Size (Hectares): 20

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