Williamson Park, Lancaster

View over Lancaster from the Ashton Memorial
Ashton Memorial, Williamson Park

Williamson Park in Lancaster, England, was constructed by millionaire James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton, and his father, also called James Williamson. Its focal point is the Ashton Memorial. The park now covers an area of 53.6 acres (217,000 m2), having been extended in 1999 onto adjoining land, Fenham Carr, following a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.