Brief Description
Seedley Park is a public park bounded by Lower Seedley Road to the south with Gore Crescent to the south-west and housing to the north. This was one of three parks developed by the Corporation in the 1870s (see also Broughton and Ordsall). The site remains, though it is now absorbed into Buile Hall Park.
History
The site covered twelve to thirteen acres and was purchased for £5,000 in March 1873. A number of neighbouring cottages which were considered unsightly were demolished and the land on which they stood was added to the park. The park was designed by Mr Henry Moore, head gardener at Peel Park, and included a lake similar to that at Broughton Park. The park was set out with several entrances to serve the surrounding housing development.
Visitor Facilities
This site is now incorporated into Buile Hill Park, which is a municipal site open to the public. Please see: http://www.salford.gov.uk/leisure/parks/parksinsalford/parks-gardens/builehill.htm- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
This site is now incorporated into Buile Hill Park, which is a municipal site open to the public. Please see: http://www.salford.gov.uk/leisure/parks/parksinsalford/parks-gardens/builehill.htm
- 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
Lancashire Gardens Trust
Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit