Biddulph Grange Country Park
Template:Wikidata Infobox Biddulph Grange Country Park is a country park in Biddulph, UK. It was originally part of Biddulph Grange.
Contents
The 73 acres (0.30 km2) park consists mostly of of woodland and open meadows. There is a central lake, with a stone boat house.[1]
There is a Grade II listed ornamental bridge on the Himalayan walk in the park. It is ashlar with plane coping, a segmented arch, rounded piers, and parapet walls with carved ends.[2]
It has a visitor centre, with a cafe and toilets, as well as a 40-space car park. There are fishing permits for the central lake.[1]
History
The park was originally part of the estate of Biddulph Grange, and was designed in the Victorian era and early 20th century.[1]
The stone boat house was built in 1904, and is attached to the large central lake. It has been fully restored.[1]
The ornamental bridge was constructed in the mid 19th century, and was listed on 29 November 2001.
A hydroelectric scheme was installed at the site circa 1900; it was restored in 2000, and is used to provide power to the visitor centre and local area.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Biddulph Grange Country Park - Staffordshire Moorlands District Council". www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "BRIDGE, Biddulph - 1389522 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 24 August 2019.