Monument record MLI92371 - Boultham Hall Park, Moorland, Lincoln
Summary
Boultham Hall Park, Moorland, Lincoln
Type and Period (8)
- PARK (Post Medieval to Modern - 1830 AD to 2050 AD)
- PUBLIC PARK (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1929 AD to 2050 AD)
- ORNAMENTAL LAKE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1857 AD to 2050 AD)
- BANDSTAND (Mid 20th Century to 21st Century - 1937 AD to 2050 AD)
- FOUNTAIN (Post Medieval to Modern - 1857 AD to 2050 AD)
- GATE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1895 AD to 2050 AD)
- PARK WALL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1830 AD to 2050 AD)
- SUNDIAL (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1857 AD to 1968 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
A park recorded on the first edition c.1880 and c.1905 Ordnance Survey maps as Boultham Hall, Moorland, Lincoln. {1}{2}
The park appears to have been created in 1830 as part of the Boultham Hall estate belonging to the Ellison family, and originally covered a much larger area than it presently does. In 1857 the ornamental lake was created and other features such as the fountain were added. In 1913 the grounds were sold for housing development, and much of the area of the original park is now covered by housing estates. In 1929 the hall and its remaining grounds were aquired by the City Corporation and opened to the public. In 1936 heated greenhouses were built (these no longer remain) and a year later the bandstand was constructed. In the 1960s many features from the older park were removed, and many of the current features including the tennis courts and bowling green were added. The grand wrought iron gates at the main entrance were originally part of John Shuttleworth's estate, and were bequethed to the City Corporation on his death. They date from 1895. Part of the original red brick park boundary wall remains nearby. {3}
The gates at the entrance to the park come from Monks Manor in Lincoln which was built and owned by Joseph Ruston and the gates have the initials 'JR' woven into their design. {4}
The reference to John Shuttleworth above (Source 3) is probably an error but the source does not provide any reference to where the information came from. The gates are clearly from Joseph Ruston's estate. {5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI9454 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1883-1888. 6 Inch County Series Map - First Edition. 1:10560. SK 96 NE.
- <2> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. SK 96 NE.
- <3> SLI12956 Report: City of Lincoln Council. 2009. Boultham Park Regeneration Masterplan. -.
- <4> SLI14182 Website: LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL. 2010. Heritage Connect Lincoln. http://www.heritageconnectlincoln.com. Boultham Park.
- <5> SLI14130 Verbal Communication: Bennet, Mark. 2013. Verbal Communication from Mark Bennet of the Lincolnshire HER. 11/04/2013.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 96478 69052 (893m by 1547m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MOORLAND, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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