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The Great Britain Guide

Chapels · London

Sydenham Hill

In or near Shortlands.

Free admission

Sydenham Hill — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.

Garden remnant in Sydenham Hill Wood - geograph.org.uk - 6445907

Brian Whittle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Sydenham Hill · 0.8 km
  • Free entry

About

Sydenham Hill 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

Sydenham Hill is a chapel located in London. Its architectural significance and historical context contribute to the area's character.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

The hill is the summit of the uppermost or eastern ridge of the Norwood Ridge which in turn was for several millennia covered by the Great North Wood but sits on thin topsoil. In the 19th century Sydenham Hill became a fashionable area, with a large number of large residential properties built along Sydenham Hill, including Grange Court (1861), The Wood (1840), Dilkhoosh (now Fountain House) (1864), Highfield (1855), The Cedars (1894), Sydenham Hill House (1898), Dulwich Wood House (1858), Beltwood House (1851) and Castlebar (1879). In 1854, the area's importance was increased after the Crystal Palace was relocated from Hyde Park and re-erected on the south-western end of the ridge. In…

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Coordinates
51.4329, -0.0690
District
Southwark
Parish
Southwark, unparished area
Postcode
SE26 6TQ
Parliamentary constituency
Dulwich and West Norwood
Nearest railway station
Sydenham Hill0.8 km
Official site
sydenham.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sydenham Hill?
Sydenham Hill is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE26 6TQ), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
What is Sydenham Hill?
Sydenham Hill — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Sydenham Hill?
The nearest railway station is Sydenham Hill, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE26 6TQ.
Is Sydenham Hill free to visit?
Yes, Sydenham Hill is free to enter.
How do I get to Sydenham Hill?
The nearest railway station is Sydenham Hill, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE26 6TQ.