Talk:Platt Fields Park

Country park?

According to the article Country Park, the term was introduced in 1968, so Platt Fields Park could not have been one in the early 20th century - was it perhaps a public park? Earlier it may have been an English garden and earlier still, a medieval deer park. Rjm at sleepers (talk) 06:57, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

It could still have been called a country park before then; the term wasn't introduced in 1968, but designated - i.e. given a specific meaning. English garden implies landscaping, which wasn't really added until the early 20th century. I haven't heard any evidence for it being a medieval deer park. Mike Peel (talk) 07:54, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

The article says it was a country park in 1625. That's very early for a landscaped park (but possible). If it was really called a park in 1625, it was probably a deer park. I think the link to the 1968 designation for the early 20th century may be misleading, which is why I suggested some alternatives. Rjm at sleepers (talk) 09:42, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

It having been a deer park is supported by the nearby Hart Road No essential nature (talk) 13:25, 12 May 2010 (UTC)

PS Platt Hall park was apparently landscaped by William Emes in 1768. Rjm at sleepers (talk) 10:01, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Gore Brook

"inverting the Gore Brook": what does this mean? could it be "diverting the Gore Brook" or "culverting the Gore Brook" perhaps?--Felix Folio Secundus (talk) 20:04, 21 April 2009 (UTC)

User:Mike Peel created the article, so it would probably worth asking him directly in case he doesn't see your message here. Nev1 (talk) 20:22, 21 April 2009 (UTC)

Grade II* Listing

Is Platt Fields park really Grade II* listed? KJP1 (talk) 14:45, 3 April 2011 (UTC)

Platt Hall is, see here. Mr Stephen (talk) 15:05, 3 April 2011 (UTC)