Brief Description
Denzell Gardens is a public park developed on a site formerly occupied by two small detached houses with wooded grounds. The site contains the Hardman Arboretum named after the Council's Arboricultural Officer (who died in 1980). There are specimen trees and a sunken garden, pond and tennis courts.
History
The gardens were laid out in the early-20th century, and came into municipal ownership after 1936.
Visitor Facilities
This is a municipal site for general public use. Please see: http://www.trafford.gov.uk/cme/live/cme1806.htm?scheme_name=lgnl&scheme_category_id=461- Features
- Planting
- Description: Sunken garden.
- Gate
- Description: Lych gate.
- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
This is a municipal site for general public use. Please see: http://www.trafford.gov.uk/cme/live/cme1806.htm?scheme_name=lgnl&scheme_category_id=461
- History
Period
- Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- References
References
- University of Manchester and University of York, {A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester}, York, 1994A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester
Contributors
Cheshire Gardens Trust
Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit