Chapels · London
Beckenham
In or near Shortlands.
Beckenham — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Beckenham Junction · 0.5 km
- Free entry
About
Beckenham 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
Beckenham is a chapel located in London. It serves as a local place of worship and community gathering.
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Background
History
Archaeological evidence at nearby Holwood Park, where Stone Age and Bronze Age artefacts have been found, reveals some evidence of early settlers. A Roman camp was sited here, and a Roman road, the London to Lewes Way passed through the district. Early written history tells little of the area; there is an entry in the Domesday Book of 1086 and various records in Court Rolls, Feet of Fines and other historical documents. Thomas Philipott recorded it in his Villare Cantianum in 1659 based on the research of his father John Philipott. Hasted wrote about it in 1778 in his History and Topography of Kent based on Philipott's material. Lysons and others continued to record Beckenham Manor,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4077, -0.0220
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- BR3 5JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beckenham and Penge
- Nearest railway station
- Beckenham Junction — 0.5 km
- Official site
- data.london.gov.uk
Sources
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St. George's Church, Beckenham
Historic churches · 0.3 km
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Waterfalls · 0.3 km
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Country parks · 0.6 km
Odeon Cinema and Regal Ballroom
Theatres · 0.7 km
Odeon Cinema
Cinemas · 0.7 km
Beckenham War Memorial
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km
Beckenham Place Park
Parks · 0.8 km
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Chinese Garage
Motorsport circuits · 1.0 km
Alexander Muirhead
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Odeon Elmers End
Theatres · 1.7 km
Bromley Reform Synagogue
Historic churches · 2.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beckenham?
- Beckenham is in London, United Kingdom (postcode BR3 5JD), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is Beckenham?
- Beckenham — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beckenham?
- The nearest railway station is Beckenham Junction, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BR3 5JD.
- Is Beckenham free to visit?
- Yes, Beckenham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beckenham?
- The nearest railway station is Beckenham Junction, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BR3 5JD.