Mesnes Park Lake, Wigan
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Mesnes Park Lake, Wigan
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 12 Jan 2013
Mesnes Park occupies a 12 hectare site immediately to the north-west of Wigan town centre. The land had been meadow and pasture, but by 1847 supported two collieries. Wigan Corporation purchased the site after 1871 and it was opened as a public park in 1878. The park features number of Victorian park features including a bandstand, a pavilion and a Pulhamite rock feature. Mesnes Park is currently undergoing a multi million pound restoration scheme supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The park remains open to the general public whilst its facilities are being upgraded.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.551273
Longitude
-2.636753