Silksworth, Doxford Park, lake

HER Number:
12808

District:
Sunderland

Site Name:
Silksworth, Doxford Park, lake

Place:
Silksworth

Map Sheet:
NZ35SE

Class:
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces

Site Type: Broad:

Site Type: Specific:
Lake

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Long narrow lake created from the natural stream by Charles Doxford within the landscaped gardens of Silksworth House (HER 7227).

Easting:
3747

Northing:
5275

Grid Reference:
NZ37475275

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Sunderland City Council, November 2009, Silksworth Hall Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Strategy, Consultation Draft, page 19