Memorial Park, Thorne Historic Park & Garden
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Thorne Memorial Park was originally part of the extensive grounds of Thorne Hall. Thorne Hall was built in the late 18th/early 19th century and is now Grade II listed. Thorne Memorial Park was laid out in the mid 19th century as part of the pleasure grounds of the hall. The park was bought by Thorne Council from the Durham Family, one time owners of Thorne Hall, for £700 in 1920. The sum was raised through a public subscription by the people of Thorne. The park was acquired as a war memorial hence the name. The adjoining ‘walled garden’ was acquired in 1953.
The park is centred on a lake which appears to be the remnant of an ancient watercourse through the area and which was one of the many channels of the River Don that once existed. There are a number of civic park features including the Grade II listed Crimean War memorial pump as well as the bandstand. The gates and piers onto South Parade are also very elaborate with a bell cote on one of the piers. The park is also well treed. There is a miniature railway laid out in part of the park.
More information about Memorial Park, Thorne can be found on the Doncaster Council website: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/planning/local-parks-and-gardens
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Date Listed
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Last Updated
13 May 2022
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