Information for record number MWA12666:
Recreation Ground, Hillmorton Road, Rugby

Summary Rugby's first park opened 1874. Bandstand, War Memorial gates, boundary planting to E,W and N. Recommended for inclusion on Local List by Lovie.
What Is It?  
Type: Public Park
Period: Modern (1874 AD - 2050 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Rugby
District: Rugby, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 50 74
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
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1 Recreation ground, Hillmorton Road, Rugby. Opened 1874 and developed with park features in 1886 including a bandstand (survives), fountain and urns (not surviving).Ornamental planting to N, boundary walks to E and W. Recommended by Lovie for inclusion on Local List as Rugby's first park.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Warwickshire Register Review Data Tables (North Warwickshire, Nuneaton & Bedworth, Rugby)
Author/originator: Lovie, Jonathan
Date: 1997
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period Modern The Modern Period, about 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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period modern About 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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monument BANDSTAND * A platform or other structure for the use of a band of musicians. back
monument FOUNTAIN * An artificial aperture from which water springs. The water supply usually came from a lake or reservoir higher up in order to ensure the necessary flow and pressure. More recently fountains have been powered by pumps. back
monument PARK * An enclosed piece of land, generally large in area, used for hunting, the cultivation of trees, for grazing sheep and cattle or visual enjoyment. Use more specific type where known. back
monument BOUNDARY * The limit to an area as defined on a map or by a marker of some form, eg. BOUNDARY WALL. Use specific type where known. back
monument URN * A garden ornament, usually of stone or metal, designed in the the form of a vase used to receive the ashes of the dead. back
monument FEATURE * Areas of indeterminate function. back
monument ROAD * A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles. back
monument WALK * A place or path for walking in a park or garden. Use more specific type where possible. back
monument WAR MEMORIAL * A structure, building or site commemorating soldiers and civilians killed in war. back
monument GATE * A movable stucture which enables or prevents entrance to be gained. Usually situated in a wall or similar barrier and supported by gate posts. back
monument RECREATION GROUND * A public ground with facilities for games and other activities. back
monument PUBLIC PARK * A park for the use of the public for entertainment and relaxation. back

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