Chapels · London
Ruxley
In or near Crockenhill.
Ruxley — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Albany Park · 2.6 km
- Free entry
About
Ruxley 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
Ruxley is a chapel located in London. It is notable for its architectural design and serves as a place of worship in the area.
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Background
History
Ruxley was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, as a settlement of 20 households, with woodland, pigs and a mill located in the Hundred of Ruxley, within the Lathe of Sutton at Hone. A family who possessed much of the lands of North Cray and Ruxley took their surname from Ruxley. Malgerius de Rokesle possessed the lands at the time of the Domesday Book in 1086, or sometimes just by the existing name, North Cray. On 21 June 1819 William Mansfield, 1st Baron Sandhurst was born in Ruxley, he was a British military commander who served as Commander-in-Chief of India from 1865 to 1870. The Hundred of Ruxley became obsolete at the end of the nineteenth century when new districts began to be…
Description
Ruxley was a parish prior to 1557 which was named after it. Ruxley Gravel Pits is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest located on the west side of Ruxley. Today the area is known for Ruxley Manor, a large site with a garden centre and other retailers and services.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4131, 0.1364
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DA14 5BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orpington
- Nearest railway station
- Albany Park — 2.6 km
Sources
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Five Arch Bridge
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Loring Hall
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The Naturist Foundation
Campsites · 2.0 km
Deneholes
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruxley?
- Ruxley is in London, United Kingdom (postcode DA14 5BG), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is Ruxley?
- Ruxley — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ruxley?
- The nearest railway station is Albany Park, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA14 5BG.
- Is Ruxley free to visit?
- Yes, Ruxley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ruxley?
- The nearest railway station is Albany Park, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA14 5BG.