Site Event/Activity record ECH6343 - Congleton Park- Research and Recording

Research and Recording Report Summary Public park financed by public subscription and opened in May 1871. The park’s layout was designed by Edward Kemp in 1869 and realised by Town Surveyor William Blackshaw. 1880-1930s: Addition of several amenities, buildings and park furniture. 1953 Creation of a formal ‘Jubilee Garden’ with traditional bedding schemes. 2005 Completion of a major restoration scheme supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Principal remaining features of Kemp’s design: Network of paths and viewpoint in Town Wood Promenade with rockwork and evergreen shrubbery Ornamental evergreen trees Possibly: Circuit walk along river Dane