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Fuller information:

The origin of the name Sanderstead may derive from 'Sandy place', which reflects the nature of the soil beneath Sanderstead Plantation. The woodland is predominantly beech but there are other species such as oak, horse chestnut, sweet chestnut and sycamore; it is noted for the display of bluebells in May when the the flowers form a blue carpet under the trees. It was formerly the site of a reservoir that was purchased in 1958, having previously been rented from the owners of the Sanderstead and Warlingham Estate. A brick reservoir in a depression in the middle of the wood was demolished in 1969 as it was believed to be unsafe and the area covered over; all that is visible today is a small mound.

Sources consulted:

Winterman, M A, Croydon's parks: an illustrated history (LB Croydon, 1988) p83

Grid ref:	TQ343618
Size in hectares:	8.8
On EH National Register :	No
EH grade:
Site on EH Heritage at Risk list:
Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965:	No
Protected under London Squares Preservation Act 1931:	No
The information below is taken from the relevant Local Authority's planning legislation, which was correct at the time of research but may have been amended in the interim. Please check with the Local Authority for latest planning information.
On Local List:	No
In Conservation Area:	No
Conservation Area name:
Tree Preservation Order:	No
Nature Conservation Area:	Yes - Borough Importance II
Green Belt:	Yes
Metropolitan Open Land:	No
Special Policy Area:	Yes - Archaeological Priority Zone (part)
Other LA designation:	Partly in AP2