Saddlers Mead Recreation Ground (Harrow)
Brief Description
The land was acquired under the auspices of the Middlesex County Council for public open space in 1936. Part of the ancient Grim's Dyke runs along the northern boundary of Saddlers Mead, an ancient monument dating from the Iron Age. Its purpose is unclear, but it may have marked a boundary or acted as a defence mechanism. The recreation ground is otherwise a somewhat featureless square of green surrounded by housing, with perimeter planting of trees and shrubs.
Practical Information
- Site location:
- Clonard Way, Hatch End
- Postcode:
- HA5
- What 3 Words:
- wicked.shunts.fonts
- Type of site:
- Public Park
- Borough:
- Harrow
- Open to public?
- Yes
- Opening times:
- unrestricted
- Special conditions:
- Facilities:
- Children's play area, cricket square, football pitch, car park
- Events:
- Public transport:
- London Overground: Hatch End. Bus: 350 (walk)
- Research updated:
- 01/01/2012
- Last minor changes:
- 19/07/2023
Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.harrow.gov.uk
Full Site Description
The park is home to Parkfield Sports Club and provides football and cricket facilities, used by Parkfield Football Club and Parkfield and Headstone Cricket Club respectively.
Sources consulted:
Further Information (Planning and Conservation)
- Grid ref:
- TQ133919 (513290,191890)
- Size in hectares:
- 4.17
- Site ownership:
- LB Harrow
- Site management:
- Environmental Services, Parks Services
- Date(s):
- 1936
- Designer(s):
- Listed structures:
- Grim's Dyke: SAM
- 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:
No
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:
- No
- Other LA designation:
- Open Space
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