SITE DETAILS

Summary

This is a small remnant of Malden Common, which until the C20th extended to the east and is now built over by housing. Malden was renamed Old Malden when the station at New Malden opened in 1846 to the north. Malden comes from Mael-dun which meant 'a cross on the hill' in Anglo Saxon, and a church has been here since medieval times. Now renamed Leyfield Open Space, the remnant of the Common has grassland, scrub that is largely hawthorn, and woodland including oak trees to the north and a few Scots pine in the centre. A path runs through the site, which has fine views and to the north it reaches Old Malden church of St John.

Basic Details

Previous / Other name:

Old Malden Common

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Site location:

Old Malden Lane/Church Road

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Postcode:

KT4 ( 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:

None

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Borough:

Kingston

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Site ownership:

RB Kingston

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Site management:

Grounds maintenance contractor: Quadron Services Ltd

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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: Malden Manor

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The information shown above was correct at the time of the last update 01/03/2004
Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.kingston.gov.uk

Further Information

Grid ref:

TQ212660

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Size in hectares:

0.22

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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:

Yes

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Conservation Area name:

Old Malden St John's

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Tree Preservation Order:

No

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Nature Conservation Area:

Yes - Borough Importance II

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Green Belt:

No

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Metropolitan Open Land:

Yes

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Special Policy Area:

Yes - Area of Archaeological Significance

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Other LA designation:

Church Road: local distributor

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