Tyne and Wear HER(5254): Sunderland, Barnes Park - Details
5254
Sunderland
Sunderland, Barnes Park
Sunderland
NZ35NE
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces
Park
Public Park
Modern
C20
Structure
Opened in 1909, the name was taken from the Barnes Burn which runs along the valley in the park to the lake with surplus water forming a small waterfall. The 33 acres of land were purchased in 1904 for £8,500. During the depression of trade the park provided work for the unemployed. Many of the trees originally planted are now maturing. The lake and bandstand (which is listed grade 2) survive.
375
555
NZ375555
<< HER 5254 >> F. Green, 1995, A Guide to the Historic Parks and Gardens of Tyne and Wear, p 43; Archaeo-Environment Ltd. 2008, Barnes Park, Sunderland - Archaeological Assessment; Archaeo-Environment Ltd., 2008, Proposed relocated council depot at Ettrick Grove to the west of Barnes Park - Archaeological Assessment