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{{Short description|Park in Southend-on-Sea, England}} |
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'''Prittlewell Square''', an elegant [[garden]], is a [[park]] situated in the [[conservation area]] overlooking the [[River Thames|Thames]] [[Estuary]] at [[Westcliff-on-Sea]], [[Essex]], [[England]]. |
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'''Prittlewell Square''' is a [[park]] situated in [[Southend-on-Sea]], [[Essex]], [[England]] overlooking the [[Thames Estuary]]. It is the oldest park in Southend-on-Sea.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southend.gov.uk/downloads/file/3854/parks_and_greenspaces_strategy|title=Parks and Greenspaces Strategy 2015-20.pdf - Southend-On-Sea Borough Council|accessdate=21 February 2017}}</ref> |
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The clock at the entrance to the Square was donated by local jeweller and philanthropist [[R A Jones]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crosbyheritage.co.uk/location/southend/prittlewell-square/|title=Prittlewell Square (Southend) - Colin Crosby Heritage Tours|accessdate=21 February 2017}}</ref> The Square lies within the [[List of Conservation Areas in Southend-on-Sea|Clifftown Conservation Area]], which was designated in 1968 due to the historic and architectural significance of the area.<ref>{{cite web|title=Clifftown Conservation Area|url=http://www.southend.gov.uk/download/643/clifftown_conservation_area_leaflet.pdf|publisher=Southend-on-Sea Borough Council|accessdate=14 March 2013}}{{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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The oldest park in town, it contributes to the rich history of the gardens. |
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image:Prittlewell Square 2.jpg|View across Prittlewell Square garden |
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image:Jones clock Prittlewell Square.jpg|Clock donated by R A Jones |
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image:Prittlewell Square - geograph.org.uk - 1164699.jpg|Prittlewell Square pond |
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image:Pathway and benches in Prittlewell Square - geograph.org.uk - 734156.jpg |
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{{Coord|51.5348|0.7082|type:landmark_region:GB-SOS|display=title}} |
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==References== |
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[[Category:Parks and nature reserves in Southend-on-Sea]] |
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[[Category:Gardens in Essex]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:47, 11 May 2023
Prittlewell Square is a park situated in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England overlooking the Thames Estuary. It is the oldest park in Southend-on-Sea.[1]
The clock at the entrance to the Square was donated by local jeweller and philanthropist R A Jones.[2] The Square lies within the Clifftown Conservation Area, which was designated in 1968 due to the historic and architectural significance of the area.[3]
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View across Prittlewell Square garden -
Clock donated by R A Jones -
Prittlewell Square pond -
51°32′05″N 0°42′30″E / 51.5348°N 0.7082°E
References
[edit]- ^ "Parks and Greenspaces Strategy 2015-20.pdf - Southend-On-Sea Borough Council". Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- ^ "Prittlewell Square (Southend) - Colin Crosby Heritage Tours". Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- ^ "Clifftown Conservation Area" (PDF). Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. Retrieved 14 March 2013.[permanent dead link]
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