Chapels · London
Addiscombe
In or near Shortlands.
Addiscombe — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Norwood Junction · 1.9 km
- Free entry
About
Addiscombe is a methodist chapel located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
Addiscombe is a chapel located in London. It is known for its architectural significance and serves the local community. The chapel's historical context adds to its importance within the region.
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Background
History
First mentioned in the 13th century, Addiscombe formed part of Croydon Manor, and was known as enclosed land belonging to Eadda. The area was a rural and heavily wooded area for much of its history. Its main industries were farming and brick-making, clay deposits at Woodside providing the raw materials for the latter. During the Tudor period, Addiscombe was a large country estate and the seat of the Heron family. Sir Nicholas Heron died there in 1568 and was interred at his family's chapel at Croydon Minster. The estate passed through several owners until 1650 when it was sold to Sir Purbeck Temple, a member of the Privy Council in the time of Charles II. After the death of Sir Purbeck in…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3810, -0.0663
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR0 7DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon East
- Nearest railway station
- Norwood Junction — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2824155 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Addiscombe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Addiscombe?
- Addiscombe is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR0 7DH), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is Addiscombe?
- Addiscombe — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Addiscombe?
- The nearest railway station is Norwood Junction, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR0 7DH.
- Is Addiscombe free to visit?
- Yes, Addiscombe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Addiscombe?
- The nearest railway station is Norwood Junction, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR0 7DH.