Figges Marsh (Merton)
Brief Description
Figges Marsh is a remnant of former Mitcham commonland and is a registered Town Green. The name apparently originates 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.
Practical Information
- Site location:
- London Road/Streatham Road/Manship Road
- Postcode:
- CR4 2AZ
- What 3 Words:
- asleep.brief.line
- Type of site:
- Public Open Land
- Borough:
- Merton
- 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.
- Research updated:
- 01/01/2022
- Last minor changes:
- 06/08/2023
Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.merton.gov.uk/environment/openspaces/parks/parks_in_the_mitcham_area
Full Site Description
Sources consulted:
Ian Yarham, Dave Dawson, Martin Boyle, Rebecca Holliday 'Nature Conservation in Merton, Ecology Handbook 29', London Ecology Unit, 1998; information from https://mitchamcricketgreen.org.uk/
Further Information (Planning and Conservation)
- Grid ref:
- TQ281700 (528025,169988)
- Size in hectares:
- 10.12
- Site ownership:
- LB Merton
- Site management:
- Leisure and Culture Services
- Date(s):
- Designer(s):
- Listed structures:
- LBII: Mitcham Milestone
- On National Heritage List for England (NHLE), Parks & Gardens:
No- Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965:
Yes: Green (TVG6)- 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:
- Public Open Space
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