Inventory Site Record

Stamford Hill Strips are four roadside grassed areas, with a few trees, which were handed over free of cost to the Metropolitan Board of Works in 1883 as public open space. Later owned and maintained by Hackney Borough Council, they are protected under the London Squares Preservation Act of 1931.

Site location:

Amhurst Park, Stamford Hill

Postcode:

N16

What 3 Words:

traps.crazy.strong

Type of site:

Public Open Land

Borough:

Hackney

Open to public?

Yes

Opening times:

unrestricted

Special conditions:

Facilities:

Events:

Public transport:

Rail: Stamford Hill

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Research updated:

01/12/2006

Last minor changes:

19/07/2023

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Sources consulted:

J J Sexby, The Municipal Parks, Gardens and Open Spaces of London (1898); Report of the Royal Commission on London Squares, 1928

Grid ref:

TQ332879 (533654,187813)

Size in hectares:

c. 0.1

Site ownership:

LB Hackney

Site management:

Streetscene

Date(s):

1883

Designer(s):

Listed structures:

None

On National Heritage List for England (NHLE), Parks & Gardens:

No

Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965:

No

Protected under London Squares Preservation Act 1931:

Yes

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

In Conservation Area:

No

Tree Preservation Order:

No

Nature Conservation Area:

No

Green Belt:

No

Metropolitan Open Land:

No

Special Policy Area:

Other LA designation:

London Square