Introduction
Gorse Hill Park is a public park developed in the 20th century. The gates were originally the entrance gates to the Trafford Park Estate and were sited opposite the entrance to the White City. They were moved to their present site in 1922. Outside the gates was the Great Stone, the boundary for trade at the time of the plague. Amenities include bowling greens, tennis courts and putting green. The site remains extant.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
This is a municipal site for general public use. Please see: http://www.trafford.gov.uk/cme/live/cme1809.htm?scheme_name=lgnl&scheme_category_id=461
Owners
Trafford Council
Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, M32 0TH
- History
Period
- 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
- Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Gate
- Description: The gates were originally the entrance gates to the Trafford Park Estate and were sited opposite the entrance to the White City. They were moved to their present site in 1922.
- Garden Feature
- Description: Outside the gates was the Great Stone, the boundary for trade at the time of the plague.
- Bowling Green
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
5
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Stretford
- 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