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Inventory Site Record

Latchmere Recreation Ground (Kingston)

Brief Description

Latchmere Road Recreation Ground was laid out in the early C20th and during WWII was dug up as part of the war effort.

Practical Information
Site location:
Latchmere Road, Kingston
Postcode:
KT2 5TT
What 3 Words:
plans.verbs.neon
Type of site:
Public Park
Borough:
Kingston
Open to public?
Yes
Opening times:
unrestricted
Special conditions:
Facilities:
Children's playground, cricket and football pitches, toilets
Events:
Public transport:
Rail: Kingston then bus. Bus: K5
Research updated:
01/04/2012
Last minor changes:
19/07/2023

Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/environment/parks/recreation_sites

Full Site Description

Pending further research

Sources consulted:

Shaan Butters 'The Book of Kingston', Baron, 1995

Further Information (Planning and Conservation)
Grid ref:
TQ186707 (518630,170790)
Size in hectares:
3.607
Site ownership:
RB Kingston
Site management:
Grounds maintenance contractor: Quadron Services Ltd
Date(s):
pre WWII
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:

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:
Local Open Space (Public Open Space)

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