Elms Pond Open Space and Lakeside (Sutton)
Brief Description
Elms Pond Open Space and Lakeside are landscaped lakes that were associated with Wallington House, which was demolished in 1928. Elms Pond became part of the Elms estate in 1799 and was landscaped c.1805. Although the Manor House has gone, there was a clause in the 1790s to ensure preservation of the land as open space. The form of the present landscape with fountains, borders, yews etc. was made between 1928-1930. The lakeside was extended in length in the C19th and now has a wooded perimeter. The site has many fine trees. Elms Pond was restored in c.2004.
Practical Information
- Previous / Other name:
- Elms Estate/ Wallington House Estate
- Site location:
- London Road, Wallington
- Postcode:
- SM6 7DD
- What 3 Words:
- dozed.former.bound
- Type of site:
- Public Open Land
- Borough:
- Sutton
- Open to public?
- Yes
- Opening times:
- unrestricted
- Special conditions:
- Facilities:
- none
- Events:
- Public transport:
- Rail: Hackbridge c1km to north, Wallington c1.5km to south. Bus: 151, A5, 726, 407
- Research updated:
- 01/11/2004
- Last minor changes:
- 29/03/2026
Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.sutton.gov.uk
Full Site Description
Sources consulted:
Andrew Skelton in BCWAS. Special paper No. 5 (1995) Wallington House and the Elms at Wallington Corner
Further Information (Planning and Conservation)
- Grid ref:
- TQ285649 (528582,164990)
- Size in hectares:
- 0.7
- Site ownership:
- LB Sutton
- Site management:
- Parks Service
- Date(s):
- C18th, 1800, 1930
- Designer(s):
- Listed structures:
- LBII: Bridge and culvert at west end of Elms Pond
- 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:
- Yes
- Conservation Area name:
- Elms Pond: Carshalton Village; Lakeside: Beddington park
- Tree Preservation Order:
- No
- Nature Conservation Area:
- No
- Green Belt:
- No
- Metropolitan Open Land:
- No
- Special Policy Area:
- No
- Other LA designation:
- None
Photos
Elms Pond Open Space and Lakeside - Photo: Colin Wing
Date taken: 03/08/20 14:03Click a photo to enlarge.
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