Royal Victoria Park, Bath, Botanic Gardens, (also known as Botanic Gardens, Bath), England
Record Id: 482
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Part/component area of: Royal Victoria Park, Bath
Brief description of site
This record relates to the botanic garden in the Royal Victoria Park, Bath. There is considerable planting with a pond, fed by a spring. There are also serpentine paths and a summerhouse.
Brief history of site
The Botanic Gardens were laid out by John Milburn under direction of J.W. Morris, on the site of the predecessor of 1840. The gardens were created to receive 2000 specimens of plants from the Broome collection.The site was extended eastwards in 1930s.
Location information:
Address: Royal Victoria Park Nursery, Marlborough Lane, BA1 2LZ
Local Authorities:
Bath and North East Somerset
Historical County: Gloucestershire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 172 | Grid Ref: | ST738655 |
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| Latitude: | 51.38793 | Longitude: | -2.377907 |
Key information:
Form of site: botanic garden
Purpose of site: botanic garden
Context or principal building: public park
Site first created: 1887
Main period of development: Late 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 1.2
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