Monument record LWT 143 - Arboretum Hill; Belle Vue Park
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Summary
Public park covering an area of 3 hectares.The park was Lowestoft's first free public park and was laid out as pleasure grounds set with winding paths and lawns planted with specimen trees. It contains buildings designed by G Simpson and William Chambers. The park was opened to the public in 1874 and was originally known as Arboretum Hill.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 54989 94431 (203m by 161m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SW |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Public park covering an area of 3 hectares.The park was Lowestoft's first free public park and was laid out as pleasure grounds set with winding paths and lawns planted with specimen trees. It contains buildings designed by G Simpson and William Chambers. The park was opened to the public in 1874 and was originally known as Arboretum Hill. (1)
The park was subject to a level 3 analytical earthwork survey in 2018-19 as part of the Lowestoft HAZ project (2)
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2022 1:30PM