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Landscape record TR 37 SE 1305 - Northdown Park, Margate
Summary
Northdown Park contains a Georgian house and gardens, and is now a public park. The site includes two enclosed gardens, a rock garden, a dell, a sunken pool and various sports pitches
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3804 7032 (552m by 530m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR37SE |
| Civil Parish | MARGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
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Full Description
The first view of the Georgian mansion sparks promise of the parkland beyond. As ‘amenity grassland' with linking groups of trees this now comes fitted with sports pitches.
There are also two enclosed gardens where ‘tender loving care' still keeps one step abreast of budget cuts. The walled, Frank Mathews Memorial Garden has a genial association of plants around a paved, sunken pool. The Dell, with the rock garden, is equally generous with garden virtues.
Northdown Park was sold to Thanet District Council in 1939 on condition that it was kept as a public park.
Kent County Council, 1987-, Kent County Council: holding record (Miscellaneous Material). SKE59004.
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- --- SKE59004 Miscellaneous Material: Kent County Council. 1987-. Kent County Council: holding record.
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Record last edited
May 8 2026 11:12AM