Chapels · London
Kingston Vale
In or near Thames Ditton.
Kingston Vale — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Raynes Park · 2.7 km
- Free entry
About
Kingston Vale 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wimbledon Common SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kingston Vale is a chapel located in London. It is known for its distinctive architectural features, though specific details on its design and historical significance are not provided.
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Background
History
An inn, the Bald-Faced Stag, stood on the site of the present day Asda from around 1650 into the 19th century. The inn was reputedly a haunt of the highwayman Jerry Abershawe until his execution in 1795, after which his body was displayed in a gibbet at Putney Vale.
Description
The Kingsnympton Park Estate was originally part of "The Knoll", a large house with extensive grounds along Kingston Hill next to Richmond Park. In 1881 it was the scene of the Kingston Hill Murder. The house was then owned by Harry Powys-Keck of Stoughton Grange, Leicestershire. In 1914 Mr Crowther built his mansion, "Haygreen", named after his Yorkshire village and described "as one of the grandest of stately homes that once graced Kingston." The grounds included a golf course, lakes and Dutch gardens. Haygreen Close is named to remember the connection. In 1927 Mr F. N. Picket purchased the house and he renamed it "Kingsnympton Hall" after his Devon village, King's Nympton. The estate was…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4294, -0.2513
- District
- Kingston upon Thames
- Parish
- Kingston upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW15 3QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Nearest railway station
- Raynes Park — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2054371 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kingston Vale (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingston Vale?
- Kingston Vale is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW15 3QF), in the parish of Kingston upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Kingston Vale?
- Kingston Vale — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kingston Vale?
- The nearest railway station is Raynes Park, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW15 3QF.
- Is Kingston Vale a protected site?
- Yes — Kingston Vale is part of the Wimbledon Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Kingston Vale free to visit?
- Yes, Kingston Vale is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kingston Vale?
- The nearest railway station is Raynes Park, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW15 3QF.