Introduction
Highfield had a house with grounds and a small park to the south of Dark Lane and to the west of the River Mersey. There was an entrance lodge at Dark Lane with a second entrance lodge to the south. There were long carriage drives to both the north and south of the site, both flanked by tree plantings, especially that to the south. There was a wooded area around the house, and a productive garden to the south-east of the house. This is now the site of Highfield Cemetery, the original site having been lost.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
This is now the site of Highfield cemetery, which is open to the public.
Owners
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Town Hall, Edward Street, Stockport, SK1 3XE
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Sacred / Ritual / Funerary
Principal Building
Religious Ritual And Funerary
Survival
Lost
Hectares
7
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Bredbury and Woodley
- 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