Chapels · London
Heston
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Heston — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hounslow West · 1.4 km
- Free entry
About
Heston 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Heston is a chapel located in London. It serves as a place of worship and community gathering. The chapel's architectural style and historical significance contribute to its character within the urban landscape.
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Background
History
The village of Heston is north of Hounslow, and has been settled since Saxon times. It is first recorded as having a priest in the 7th century, though the present Anglican parish church dates to the 14th century. A charter of Henry II gives the name as Hestune, meaning "enclosed settlement", which is justified by its location in what was the Warren of Staines, between the ancient Roman road to Bath, and the Uxbridge Road to Oxford. Another suggested etymology is Anglo-Saxon Hǣs-tūn = "brushwood farm or settlement". Before 1229, Heston was part of the parish of Gistleworth (Isleworth) before being taken by Henry III, who subsequently granted it to the Earl of Cornwall. It covered until the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4852, -0.3788
- District
- Hounslow
- Parish
- Hounslow, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW5 0LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Feltham and Heston
- Nearest railway station
- Hounslow West — 1.4 km
- Official site
- lamptonleisure.co.uk
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heston?
- Heston is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW5 0LG), in the parish of Hounslow, unparished area.
- What is Heston?
- Heston — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Heston?
- The nearest railway station is Hounslow West, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW5 0LG.
- Is Heston a protected site?
- Yes — Heston is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Heston free to visit?
- Yes, Heston is free to enter.
- How do I get to Heston?
- The nearest railway station is Hounslow West, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW5 0LG.