2011

SJ9598 : Stamford Park, The Old Market Cross

taken 13 years ago, near to Stalybridge, Tameside, England

Stamford Park, The Old Market Cross
Stamford Park, The Old Market Cross
Ashton’s Market Cross used to stand in Ashton's original Market Place, at the northern corner of St Michael’s Square. This cross, dating from 1798, was the last of the crosses, replacing several earlier crosses (the market stood in St Michael’s square between 1284 and 1829 when the market moved to the present outdoor market ground).

When Stamford Park was opened in 1873, the old cross was moved to its present location.

See also SJ9598 : Market Cross (inscription).
Stamford Park :: SJ9599

Stamford Park lies on the boundary between Ashton and Stalybridge. It was the first park to be opened in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Following a 17 year campaign by local cotton workers, Stamford Park was officially opened by Lord Stamford on the 12th July 1873. A crowd of 60-80,000 arrived on the day to watch the procession and opening ceremony.

Over the following two decades the park developed at pace, incorporating more land into the park. The former mill reservoir known as Chadwick Dams was incorporated into the park in 1891. The reservoir being divided in two by an embankment, with the southern section becoming the present boating lake.

The park now includes tennis courts, putting and bowling greens, a children's playground and paddling pool. The park also boasts an animal corner with a variety of birds and animals.

LinkExternal link photos of Stamford Park in the 1960s
LinkExternal link -Tameside.gov
LinkExternal link Ashton-Under Lyne.com


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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Public buildings and spaces Park and Public Gardens Place: Ashton Under Lyne other tags: Market Cross 18th Century Park Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SJ9598, 376 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 14 June, 2011   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 15 June, 2011
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 9540 9883 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:29.1699N 2:4.2475W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 9541 9882
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Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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