Brenchley Gardens, Maidstone, Maidstone , England
Record Id: 527
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Brief description of site
Brenchley Gardens is a public park of 2 hectares (4.9 acres), laid out to the 1871 plans of Alexander McKenzie. Its features include a Victorian bandstand and a war memorial designed by Edwin Lutyens.
Brief history of site
Brenchley Gardens were presented to the town by Mr Julius Brenchley in 1873.
Location information:
Address: St Faith's Street, ME14 1JU
Locality: Maidstone
Local Authorities:
Kent; Maidstone
Historical County: Kent
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 188 | Grid Ref: | TQ758560 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.27602 | Longitude: | 0.5190597 |
Key information:
Form of site: public park
Current use of site: urban park
Context or principal building: parks, gardens and urban spaces
Site first created: 1871 to 1873
Main period of development: Late 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 2
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