Introduction
Peel Park is a small public park opened in 1898 on an elevated site with significant Roman and medieval activity. Cast-iron features dating from the early-20th century include a bandstand and drinking fountain.
Peel Park is situated on high ground with good views north to the Campsie Fells and has always had strategic significance. The line of the 2nd-century Antonine Wall runs through the park and one of the Roman forts on the wall lay close by. Peel Mound is a raised area marking the site of the medieval Kirkintilloch Castle, which was later destroyed, probably by Robert the Bruce. There is shrub planting on one side of this mound. Other than this there is no garden as such in the park, which consists of open grassy areas with paths and is distinguished by the cast-iron features and the memorial gateway.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
0131 668 8600Access contact details
Peel Park is a municipal park for general public use.
Directions
Peel Park is in the centre of Kirkintilloch next to the Auld Kirk Museum. There are entrances to the park from Peel Brae, Camphill, and Union Street.
Owners
East Dunbartonshire Council
Tom Johnston House, Civic Way, Kirkintilloch, G66 4TJ
- History
21st Century
The park is part of the Fields in Trust historic protection programme and have been protected since July 2006 under the Millennium Fields protection type.
- Features & Designations
Designations
Scheduled Ancient Monument
- Reference: Antonine Wall, Peel Park, Roman fort and medieval castle
Features
- Bandstand
- Description: Cast-iron bandstand restored in 2002.
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- Drinking Fountain
- Description: Cast-iron fountain restored in 2002.
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- War Memorial
- Description: Arched memorial gateway, unveiled in 1925.
- Earthwork
- Description: Peel Mound and dry moat marking the site of a medieval castle built by the Comyn family.
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- Dry Moat
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
3
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
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East Dunbartonshire Council, `Peel Park', {Survey of Historic Gardens and Designed Landscapes in East Dunbartonshire},
- Peter McGowan Associates with GUARD {Peel Park Conservation Plan} (1999) Peel Park Conservation Plan
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East Dunbartonshire Council, `Peel Park', {Survey of Historic Gardens and Designed Landscapes in East Dunbartonshire},