SITE DETAILS

Summary

The borough boundary is on an ancient lane called Chessington Park Lane, which is on the eastern boundary of Castle Hill. Earthworks here are believed to be the remains of a medieval hunting lodge that was at the northern end of a medieval deer park owned by Merton College, Oxford, so-called after William Merton, Lord of the Manor, who had enabled poor scholars to go to Oxford University. The deer park had extended to Park Farm in the south, and Bonesgate Stream to the west. Previously oak woodland, it was cleared of trees by the C19th for fields and meadows. A small area of woodland near the earthwork was planted in the C19th and a path runs through the site to Horton Country Park. It is managed as a local nature reserve.

Basic Details

Site location:

off Filby Road, Chessington

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Postcode:

KT9 ( Google Map)

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Type of site:

Public Open Land

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Date(s):

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Designer(s):

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Listed structures:

SAM - Earthworks

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Borough:

Kingston

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Site ownership:

RBK or leased by Merton College to RBK

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Site management:

Lower Mole Countryside Management Project

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Open to public?

Yes

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Opening times:

unrestricted

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Special conditions:

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Facilities:

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Events:

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Public transport:

Rail: Chessington North (then walk). Bus: 467 (walk)

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Further Information

Grid ref:

TQ190634

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Size in hectares:

3.9

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Green Flag:

No

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On EH National Register :

No

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EH grade:

None

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Site on EH Heritage at Risk list:

No

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Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965:

No

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Protected under London Squares Preservation Act 1931:

No

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Local Authority Data

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

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In Conservation Area:

No

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Tree Preservation Order:

No

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Nature Conservation Area:

Yes - Borough Importance I

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Green Belt:

Yes

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Metropolitan Open Land:

No

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Special Policy Area:

Yes - Area of Archaeological Significance

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Other LA designation:

Local Nature Reserve

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