Introduction
Dukinfield Park is a public park to the east of King Street bounded by Cecil Street to the north, Pickford Lane to the south and Grenville Street to the east. There were open fields in 1848 with a smithy, pond and police station along Pickford Lane. The site slopes steeply with a difference of 24 metres from east to west. The land was laid out with terraces and balustrades. The fountain was presented by Mrs Astley-Cheetham near the main entrance on King Street. A mast, full ship-rigged, was presented by Sir Arthur and Lady Nicholson.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Website
http://www.tameside.gov.uk/parksAccess contact details
This is a municipal site for general public use. Please see: http://www.tameside.gov.uk/parks
Owners
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
Council Offices, Wellington Road, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 6DLOther Websites
- History
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Bowling Green
- Terrace
- Description: The site slopes steeply with a difference of 24 metres from east to west. The land was laid out with terraces and balustrades.
- Balustrade
- Fountain
- Description: The fountain was presented by Mrs Astley-Cheetham near the main entrance on King Street.
- Garden Feature
- Description: A mast, full ship-rigged, was presented by Sir Arthur and Lady Nicholson.
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
7
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Dukinfield
- References
References
- University of Manchester and University of York, {A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester}, York, 1994 A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester
Contributors
Cheshire Gardens Trust
Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit