Monument record 7198/357/2 - Boating Lake, Wicksteed Park
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Summary
A 12ha lake, fed by the Ise Brook, was constructed by 1921, the year that the park was officially opened.
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Full Description
{1} The lake was completed in 1921. This was built for boating activities, and the park itself differs markedly from the others in being established for public recreation, with the claim that it is the oldest leisure park in the whole country.
<1> Laundon J.R., 2006, The Importance of Northamptonshire's Reservoirs, p.73-4 (part checked) (Article). SNN109288.
<2> English Heritage, 1994, Register of Parks & Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England (1994, Northamptonshire) (Report). SNN1324.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN109288 Article: Laundon J.R.. 2006. The Importance of Northamptonshire's Reservoirs. Northamptonshire Past And Present. 59. Northants Record Society. p.73-4 (part checked).
- <2> SNN1324 Report: English Heritage. 1994. Register of Parks & Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England (1994, Northamptonshire). Northamptonshire. English Heritage.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 88162 76687 (311m by 639m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KETTERING, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 25 2021 9:24AM
