SITE DETAILS

Summary

Figges Marsh is a remnant of former Mitcham commonland, the name apparently originating through a man called William Figg who held land here in the C14th. As with other Mitcham commonland it was vested in the Board of Mitcham Common Conservators in 1891 and was taken over by Mitcham UDC under a private Act in 1923.During WWII it was dug for allotments and trenches to prevent landing of enemy aircraft. It is an open triangular space with an avenue of trees either side of the path that runs through the site alongside London Road.

Basic Details

Site location:

London Road/Streatham Road/Manship Road

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Postcode:

CR4 2AZ ( 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:

LBII: Mitcham Milestone

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Borough:

Merton

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Site ownership:

LB Merton

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Site management:

Leisure and Culture Services

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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:

Outdoor gym, table tennis

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Events:

various events throughout year

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Public transport:

Rail: Tooting. Bus: 127, 201.

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The information shown above was correct at the time of the last update 01/06/2011
Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.merton.gov.uk/environment/openspaces/parks/parks_in_the_mitcham_area

Further Information

Grid ref:

TQ281700

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Size in hectares:

10.12

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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:

Yes: Green (TVG6)

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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:

No

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Green Belt:

No

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Metropolitan Open Land:

No

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Special Policy Area:

No

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Other LA designation:

Public Open Space

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