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Woodbank Park (also known as Woodbank Memorial Park)

Introduction

Woodbank Park is a public park and sports ground bounded by the River Goyt to the north and east and adjoining Vernon Park to the west. High density housing lies to the south. Further acquisitions of land have brought the total area of the park to 58 hectares.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

This is a municipal site for general public use. Please see: http://www.stockport.gov.uk/content/leisureculture/parksrecreation/parks/woodbankpark/

Owners

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Town Hall, Edward Street, Stockport, SK1 3XE
History

Period

  • 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
  • Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Features & Designations

Features

  • House (featured building)
  • Description: The house was built by Peter Marsland, a cotton manufacturer, between 1812 and 1814 on the site of a timber-framed farmstead. The architect was Thomas Harrison of Chester.
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  • Glasshouse
  • Description: In 1953 a new range of glasshouses was built to replace those at Vernon Park.
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Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

20th Century (1901 to 2000)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

58

Open to the public

Yes

References

References

Contributors

  • Cheshire Gardens Trust

  • Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit