Archaeological sites · London
Grangewood Park
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Grangewood Park — park in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thornton Heath · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Grangewood Park is located in Croydon, London, with the postcode SE25 6TG. The nearest railway station is Thornton Heath, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the park is free.
About
Grangewood Park is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 28 km². Wikidata describes it as: "park in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.4040°, -0.0900°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Grangewood Park is an extensive woodland area situated in South Norwood, London. It is managed by the London Borough of Croydon. It is bounded by Grange Road, Wharncliffe Road, and Ross Road. It covers an area of 27.7 acres (11.2 hectares). The park is located on the main A212 road (Grange Road) between Thornton Heath and Upper Norwood/Crystal Palace. The nearest stations are Thornton Heath, Selhurst and Norwood Junction.
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Background
History
Originally part of the Manor of Whitehorse, bought in 1787 by John Cator and enclosed in 1797, Grangewood was known as Whitehorse Wood and formed part of the Great North Wood (Norwood). It was 80 acre in extent and was owned by Bishops of London between 1299 and 1338. It became known as White Horse in 1368 when the manor became owned by Walter Whitehors, who was shield-bearer to Edward III (previously it was known as Benchesham Manor). When Cator died in 1806, the estate was inherited by his nephew, also John Cator, who sold it to a John Davidson Smith. In 1800, the wood was surrounded by fields and the nearest dwellings were cottages clustered around the farmhouse. By 1847, a track had…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4040, -0.0900
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE25 6TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Streatham and Croydon North
- Nearest railway station
- Thornton Heath — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5595750 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Grangewood Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Grangewood Park - geograph.org.uk - 1182981.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grangewood Park?
- Grangewood Park is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE25 6TG), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is Grangewood Park?
- Grangewood Park — park in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grangewood Park?
- The nearest railway station is Thornton Heath, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE25 6TG.
- Is Grangewood Park free to visit?
- Yes, Grangewood Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grangewood Park?
- The nearest railway station is Thornton Heath, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE25 6TG.