Monument record 457/2 - Orford Park
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Summary
A park at Orford is mentioned in 1465. In 1886 the park covered around 25 acres and was surrounded by an 18th century wall. In 1916 it became a public park.
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Full Description
A park at Orford is mentioned in 1465. In 1886 park covered c.25 acres & was surrounded by an 18th century wall (1). In 1916 it became a public park (2).
<1> Beaumont W, 1886, Hale and Orford, /139+223 (Book). SCH3782.
<2> Carter G A, 1971, Warrington and the Mid-Mersey Valley, /14 (Book). SCH3679.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ68NW44/1961 (Index). SCH2487.
<4> Oxford Archaeology North, 2009, Orford Park, Orford, Warrington (Client Report). SCH5193.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH3782 Book: Beaumont W. 1886. Hale and Orford. /139+223.
- <2> SCH3679 Book: Carter G A. 1971. Warrington and the Mid-Mersey Valley. /14.
- <3> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ68NW44/1961.
- <4> SCH5193 Client Report: Oxford Archaeology North. 2009. Orford Park, Orford, Warrington. R2903. N/A. N/A.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 613 898 (276m by 347m) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68NW |
| Civil Parish | WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON, LANCASHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 23 2025 10:11AM