Monument record 63/0 - Parkgate Village
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Summary
Parkgate developed as a settlement in the 18th century as a port to provide passenger traffic to Ireland, as the ports at Neston and Chester declined. It later became a sea-bathing resort. The promenade survives but the beach and channel are now silted up.
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Full Description
Parkgate, a settlement developed during the C18 as a port to provide passenger traffic to Ireland, as Neston and Chester declined. Later became a sea-bathing resort. Promenade survives but beach and channel now silted. Birthplace of Emma Hamilton (1).
<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, 4/223 (Y) (Book). SCH3228.
<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, vol .IV p.223 (Book). SCH3228.
<2> Place G, 1994, The Rise and Fall of Parkgate (Book). SCH4354.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 279 785 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ27NE |
| Civil Parish | NESTON, ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | LEIGHTON, NESTON, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 11 2002 10:12AM