Parks · London
Kennington Common
In or near City of Westminster.
Kennington Common — park in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oval · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Kennington Common is a public park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "park in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.4830°, -0.1070°.
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Official information
The Tinworth Pillar is a historical monument located in Kennington Park, originally part of a large ornamental fountain erected in 1872. It features a bas relief decoration and was created by sculptor George Tinworth, depicting a scene known as 'The Pilgrimage of Life'. Although the fountain was damaged during the Blitz, the pillar remains a notable landmark in the park.
From the Wikipedia article
Kennington Common was a swathe of common land mainly within the London Borough of Lambeth. It was one of the earliest venues for cricket around London, with matches played between 1724 and 1785. The common was also used for public executions, fairs and public gatherings. Important orators spoke there, addressing crowds numbering tens of thousands.
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Background
History
In 1600, the common was bounded on the south west by Vauxhall Creek. The common extended over marshy land to the south west of the Roman road called Stane Street, now Kennington Park Road. There is a 1660 record of a common keeper being paid for grazing. In 1661, the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens were laid out nearby (its location is noted as the Vauxhall End at The Oval). The large open space was often used for a variety of purposes by people living on the south bank of the River Thames.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4830, -0.1070
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE11 4AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Nearest railway station
- Oval — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.londonremembers.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q6390916 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kennington Common (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kennington Park - geograph.org.uk - 1009307.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kennington Common?
- Kennington Common is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE11 4AX), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is Kennington Common?
- Kennington Common — park in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kennington Common?
- The nearest railway station is Oval, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE11 4AX.
- Is Kennington Common free to visit?
- Yes, Kennington Common is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kennington Common?
- The nearest railway station is Oval, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE11 4AX.