Brief Description
Romilly Park is Barry's most important public park of the Edwardian period. It retains most of its original framework and features, including an attractive water and rockwork garden.
History
The plans were drawn up in 1898, and the park was mostly complete by 1911.
- Features
- Water Feature
- Description: Water garden, including pools, rockwork and a cascade.
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
This is a municipal park for general public use.
- Authorities
Civil Parish
- Barry
- History
Period
- Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- Associated People
- Contact
Telephone
01443 336000Official Website
Owners
The Vale of Glamorgan Council
Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4RU
- References
References
- CADW, {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan} (Cardiff: CADW, 2000) 212Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan
- Mawson, T. {Agreement by Thomas Mawson to lay out Romilly Park}Agreement by Thomas Mawson to lay out Romilly Park
- Elliott, H. and Carpenter, B. {Official guide to Barry, District, and the Vale of Glamorgan} (Birmingham: James Upton Ltd. Printers, 1911)Official guide to Barry, District, and the Vale of Glamorgan