2013

SJ8597 : Glacial erratic in Ardwick Green

taken 11 years ago, near to Manchester, England

Glacial erratic in Ardwick Green
Glacial erratic in Ardwick Green
This glacial erratic SJ8597 : Glacial erratic at Ardwick Green, Manchester at the east end of Ardwick Green Park has been in situ for over 100 years. It appears to be comprised of green slate from the Lake District.
Ardwick Green

In 1809, Ardwick Green was part of a suburban village. Fields and hedges extended from Piccadilly to a blacksmiths forge a little beyond Ardwick Bridge.

The green was originally a semi-public enclosed recreation ground planted with trees. It was fenced with low wooden posts and an iron rail for the purpose of keeping out cattle.

In 1867, it was purchased by Manchester Corporation and became the city's third public park. In 1948, the park was re-laid and now consists of grassed lawns, flowerbeds, shrubberies and walks. The children's playground was added in 1951. The green is now considered to be a community garden.


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Geographical Context: Park and Public Gardens Place: Ardwick other tags: Glacial Boulder Erratic Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SJ8597, 451 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Gerald England   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 23 February, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 26 February, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 853 971 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:28.2472N 2:13.3662W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 852 971
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Southeast (about 135 degrees)
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