SITE DETAILS

Figges Marsh

Merton

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.

Previous / Other name:

Site location:

London Road/Streatham Road/Manship Road

Postcode:

CR4 2AZ > Google Map

Type of site:

Public Open Land

Date(s):

Designer(s):

Listed structures:

LBII: Mitcham Milestone

Borough:

Merton

Site ownership:

LB Merton

Site management:

Leisure and Culture Services

Open to public?

Yes

Opening times:

unrestricted

Special conditions:

Facilities:

Outdoor gym, table tennis

Events:

various events throughout year

Public transport:

Rail: Tooting. Bus: 127, 201.

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

Fuller information:

Sources consulted:

Ian Yarham, Dave Dawson, Martin Boyle, Rebecca Holliday 'Nature Conservation in Merton, Ecology Handbook 29', London Ecology Unit, 1998.

Grid ref:	TQ281700
Size in hectares:	10.12

On EH National Register :	No
EH grade:
Site on EH Heritage at Risk list:
Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965:	Yes: Green (TVG6)
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:
In Conservation Area:	No
Conservation Area name:
Tree Preservation Order:	No
Nature Conservation Area:	No
Green Belt:	No
Metropolitan Open Land:	No
Special Policy Area:	No
Other LA designation:	Public Open Space

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