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Brief description of site

Fletcher Moss Park is part botanic gardens and part wildlife habitat. The amenities include a rockery, rose pergola garden, heather garden, orchid houses, pond and a wildlife meadow. There is also an interesting selection of trees and shrubs.

Brief history of site

The 4 acre garden was first created by Robert Wood Williamson by the mid-19th-century. Along with The Croft (house), the garden was sold to Alderman Fletcher Moss in 1912. He in turn donated the estate to Manchester Corporation in 1919. Manchester City Council have retained a number of the original features as well as enlarging and enhancing the park.

Location information:

Address: Stenner Lane, Didsbury, M20 2SW

Locality: Manchester

Local Authorities:

Greater Manchester; Manchester; Didsbury East

Historical County: Lancashire

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 109 Grid Ref: SJ848905
Latitude: 53.41109 Longitude: -2.230129

Key information:

Form of site: country estate

Purpose of site: urban park

Context or principal building: public park

Main period of development: Mid 19th century

Survival: Extant

Site Size (Hectares): 8.5

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