The Walks
The Walks is the premier urban park in King's Lynn, Norfolk.
History
[edit]The Walks were originally established in the 18th century.[1]
Landmarks
[edit]Red Mount Chapel
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Sitting in the centre of The Walks is the Red Mount chapel, also known as 'Our Lady's Chapel' it is a Grade I listed building.[2] It was built in the 15th century to contain a relic of the Virgin, but was also used by pilgrims on their way to Walsingham.[3] It was built by Robert Corraunce on instructions from the Prior of Lynn. The inner core is divided into 3 storeys and there is an additional cross-shaped ashlar building in Ancaster stone on top.[4] The Red Mount was the subject of a painting by Thomas Baines.[5]
Features
[edit]The park features footpaths, a bandstand, children's play areas, public toilets, a kiosk, picnicking and a historic chapel. The Walks is also the name of the football ground where King's Lynn Town F.C. play, located adjacent to the park.
Events
[edit]King's Lynn parkrun takes place every Saturday morning at 9 am.[6] The football ground has games most weekends and is located adjacent to the park hosting games for King's Lynn Town F.C.
References
[edit]- ^ "The Walks History Timeline", The Walks Restoration Project
- ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1195403)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 8 June 2010.
- ^ Francis Frith's "Around King's Lynn" by Barry Pardue, page 48 – ISBN 1-85937-334-8.
- ^ Francis Frith's "Around King's Lynn" by Barry Pardue, page 49 – ISBN 1-85937-334-8
- ^ "Red Mount, King's Lynn, Norfolk". Art UK. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
- ^ "Course | King's Lynn parkrun".
External links
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