Chapels · London
Lewisham
In or near Shortlands.
Lewisham — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lewisham DLR · 0.7 km
- Free entry
About
Lewisham 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
Lewisham is a chapel located in London. It serves the local community and is notable for its architectural features and historical significance within the area.
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Background
History
]] The earliest written reference to Lewisham is from a charter from 862 which established the boundaries with neighbouring Bromley. Lewisham is sometimes said to have been founded, according to Bede, by a pagan Jute, Leof, who settled (by burning his boat) near St Mary's Church (Ladywell) where the ground was drier, in the 6th century, but there seems to be no solid source for this speculation, and there is no such passage in Bede's history. As to the etymology of the name, Daniel Lysons (1796) wrote: "Leofshema" was an important settlement at the confluence of the rivers Quaggy (from Farnborough) and Ravensbourne (Caesar's Well, Keston), so the village expanded north into the wetter area…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4615, -0.0054
- District
- Lewisham
- Parish
- Lewisham, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE13 5LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewisham North
- Nearest railway station
- Lewisham DLR — 0.7 km
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lewisham?
- Lewisham is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE13 5LE), in the parish of Lewisham, unparished area.
- What is Lewisham?
- Lewisham — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lewisham?
- The nearest railway station is Lewisham DLR, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE13 5LE.
- Is Lewisham free to visit?
- Yes, Lewisham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lewisham?
- The nearest railway station is Lewisham DLR, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE13 5LE.