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Martineau Gardens

Coordinates: 52°27′25″N 1°54′42″W / 52.457°N 1.9118°W / 52.457; -1.9118
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Martineau Gardens
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LocationPriory Road, near the intersection of Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, England
Coordinates52°27′25″N 1°54′42″W / 52.457°N 1.9118°W / 52.457; -1.9118
Area2 acres
AwardsGreen Flag Award

Martineau Gardens[1] is a community garden on Priory Road in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. It adjoins the Priory Hospital on Bristol Road.[1] It features over two acres of woodland and formal gardens.[2] The Gardens are administered by a registered charity[3] and are a member of the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens.[2]

Wildlife

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The gardens are designated a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC).[4]

Awards

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The Gardens have been awarded a Green Flag Award in 2010, 2011 and 2012, in recognition of being a well-kept 'green space'.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Martineau Gardens". Martineau Gardens.
  2. ^ a b Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens
  3. ^ registered charity
  4. ^ "Wildlife". Martineau Gardens. Retrieved 15 December 2011.
  5. ^ "Martineau Gardens". Keep Britain Tidy.
  6. ^ "Garden Delight". Birmingham Post.