Introduction
Faversham Recreation Ground is a sports and recreation ground of unknown size created in 1860. Features include a Victorian keeper's lodge and a summer house loggia. The site is used and maintained by Faversham Rugby Club.
The charming Victorian keeper's lodge with its summer house loggias is used and cared for by the Faversham Rugby Club.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
This is a municipal site for general public use. Please see: http://www.swale.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=918
Owners
Swale Borough Council
Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent,, ME10 3HTOther Websites
- History
The arrival of the East Kent Railway had launched a building boom: Gillow's Meadow, a traditional promenade, lying in the arm of the railway and in the path of development was saved by the Trustees of the Faversham Municipal Charities and by public subscription.
Period
- Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
- Victorian (1837-1901)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Loggia
- Gate Lodge
- Description: The charming Victorian keeper?s lodge with its summer house loggias is used and cared for by the Faversham Rugby Club.
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Tree Avenue
- Description: The central area is bounded by broad avenues of lime and sycamore shading winding paths.
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Faversham
- References
References
- Kent Gardens Trust {A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent} (Kent Gardens Trust) 24 A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent
Contributors
Kent Gardens Trust