Monument record MDR15632 - Cliffe Park, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield
Type and Period (1)
- PUBLIC PARK (Mid 20th Century to Second World War - 1934 AD to 1940 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Alderman Graves, the Sheffield industrialist, donated this land in 1934 for recreational use. It had been the site of the fairground, which was part of the Dronfield Feast, held each June. Congregations of the Church and Chapels processed to the park and hymns were sung along the route. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR23400 Bibliographic reference: Old Dronfield Society. 2009. Explore Dronfield, Drone Valley Heritage Trail No. 2. p. 15.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3584 7840 (179m by 221m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DRONFIELD, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 25 2017 4:37PM