NHER 33462 (Monument record) - Park Field

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Summary

A park, created in 1848 from an arable field. The park was known as Diss Arboretum, and 19th century maps show the park with paths running through mature trees. The park remained in private ownership until 1960, when it was transferred to the Town Council.

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None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TM17NW
Civil Parish	DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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National Historic Gardens Survey grade three-star (national importance).
Also known as the Arboretum.
Was arable land in 1814; Unitarian chapel built on it in 1822.
In 1848 land was opened to the public to forestall an attempt to have the level of the Mere lowered and a footpath made round the edge, to decrease pollution.
The land did not officially become public until 1960.
Important for history of site.
See (S1).
E. Rose (NLA) 25 February 1998.

Associated Sources (1)

<S1> SNF48392 Unpublished Report: Taigel, A. 1997. Norfolk Gardens Trust: Town Gardens Survey - Volume One. Norfolk Gardens Trust.

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Diss (Parish Summary)

Record last edited

Apr 24 2007 12:21PM