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Monument details
| HER Number: | TQ 54 SE 179 |
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| Type of record: | Landscape |
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| Name: | St JOHN'S RECREATION GROUND, TUNBRIDGE WELLS |
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Summary
Recreation Ground
| Grid Reference: | TQ 57972 40714 |
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| Map Sheet: | TQ54SE |
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| Parish: | ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
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Monument Types
- RECREATION GROUND (Post Medieval to Modern - 1900 AD to 2050 AD)
| Protected Status: | Historic Park or Garden 284: St Johns Recreation Ground, Tunbridge Wells |
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Full description
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Brief description of site
Land for the creation of the recreation ground was acquired in 1899. Features include grassland with trees, a pavilion, tennis and bowling facilities and a Victorian glazed tile fountain.
Brief history of site
The recreation ground was opened on 13th June 1900 although developments, additions and enlargements to the park continued throughout the 20th century.
Grassland with trees and shrubs and herb borders add garden interest around the pavilion, tennis courts and bowling green. An Atlantic Cedar graces the entrance near to the Victorian glazed-tile fountain.Grassland with trees and shrubs and herb borders add garden interest around the pavilion, tennis courts and bowling green. An Atlantic Cedar graces the entrance near to the Victorian glazed-tile fountain.
Parks and Gardens Data Services Limited (PGDS), 2005, Parks and Gardens UK (www.parksandgardens.org) (Website). SKE16061.
Sources and further reading
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| Source description | | --- | Website: Parks and Gardens Data Services Limited (PGDS). 2005. Parks and Gardens UK (www.parksandgardens.org). |
