Pymmes Park
Pymmes Parkis located inEdmonton, Londonand is bordered by theNorth Circular Road.
The park is a Metropolitan Open Space, Local Importance of Nature Conservation, and a site of Archaeological Importance.[1]
History
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The area known as Pymmes Park dates back to 1327 whenWilliam PymmebuiltPymmes Housethere.[2]Prior to 1578 the estate changed hands several times untilThomas Wilsonastatesmanbought the estate in 1579. In 1582William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley,Lord High Treasurer,purchased the estate which remained in the family until 1801. The Ray family owned the estate from 1808 to 1899. The estate was then purchased by the local council to provide public open space following an increase in the local population. The park was opened to the public in 1906.
Gardens
[edit]The park contains aVictorianwalled garden,bounded on three sides byGrade II listedwalls, containing an ornamental pond,herbaceousborders andbeddingplants. Access is on request to a member of the Parks staff.
Recent history
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In recent years, the park has undergone major changes due mainly to the widening of the North Circular Road in the 1990s. An application to theHeritage Lottery Fundwas successful and £2.8 million was granted for the restoration of the Victorian Parkland in a scheme known as the Pymmes Park restoration project.[3]
Pymmes Park lake has suffered from severe pollution for many years. In 2014, theLondon Borough of Enfieldannounced plans to create a wetlandcovering 4,000 square metres (43,000 sq ft) to improve the quality of the water entering the lake.[1]
Recreation
[edit]Facilities include abowlsclub,tenniscourts. multi-use games area,footballpitches, children's playground, lake and ornamental pond. ThePymmes Brook Trailfollows the approximate course ofPymmes Brookwhich flows through the park. Since 2011, a weekly 5 kilometres (3.1 mi)Parkrunis held in the park.[4]
Public transport
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References
[edit]- ^abLondon Borough of Enfield - Pymmes Park wetlandRetrieved 14 May 2015
- ^"Historic buildings: Upper Edmonton"Archived2018-11-11 at theWayback Machineby Stephen Gilburt inEnfield Society News,No. 206 (Summer 2017), pp. 6-7.
- ^Management planRetrieved 2 June, 2010
- ^"Pymmes parkrun-weekly free 5km timed run".Parkrun Pymmes.Retrieved28 May2018.
External links
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