Landscape record TR 06 SW 1458 - Faversham Recreation Ground, Faversham
Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred TR 0198 6102 (315m by 397m) |
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Map sheet | TR06SW |
County | KENT |
District | SWALE, KENT |
Civil Parish | FAVERSHAM, SWALE, KENT |
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Full Description
The central area is bounded by broad avenues of lime and sycamore shading winding paths. The ancient track to Macknade which crosses the park and the railway is well-screened by mature trees.
The charming Victorian keeper's lodge with its summer house loggias is used and cared for by the Faversham Rugby Club.
The arrival of the East Kent Railway had launched a building boom: Gillow's Meadow, a traditional promenade, lying in the arm of the railway and in the path of development was saved by the Trustees of the Faversham Municipal Charities and by public subscription.
Features
gate lodge
Feature created: 1860 to 1901
The charming Victorian keeper’s lodge with its summer house loggias is used and cared for by the Faversham Rugby Club.
loggia
tree avenue
The central area is bounded by broad avenues of lime and sycamore shading winding paths. (1)
<1> Parks and Gardens Data Services Limited (PGDS), 2005, Parks and Gardens UK (www.parksandgardens.org) (Website). SKE16061.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE16061 Website: Parks and Gardens Data Services Limited (PGDS). 2005. Parks and Gardens UK (www.parksandgardens.org).
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Record last edited
Sep 2 2011 10:27AM