Sheffield Botanical Gardens (additional) Historic Park & Garden
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Description
The larger part of the Sheffield Botanical Gardens site is a Nationally Registered Historic Park & Garden. This additional section was identified and considered Locally Listed under the Sheffield UDP and UDP Policy BE21, which can be seen here: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2022-07/03-udp-built-environment.pdf . The supporting document, which contains the schedule of identified Historic Parks & Gardens, can be seen here: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/sites/default/files/docs/planning-and-development/sheffield-plan/Historic%20Parks%20%26%20Gardens.pdf. As a result, the park and all its associated features has been included in the current Local Heritage List for South Yorkshire.
Sheffield Botanical and Horticultural Society was formed in June 1833 with the intention of creating a botanical garden that would promote healthy recreation and self education. £18,000 was raised in shares of £20 each by the end of 1833 and in 1834, 18 acres of south facing farmland was purchased from Joseph Wilson of the famous Sheffield snuff family.
More information about the gardens can be found in the National Heritage List for England entry: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1001162?section=official-list-entry
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Date Listed
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Last Updated
07 Sep 2022
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