St John's Island Site (Islington)
Brief Description
This small triangular site known as St John's Island Site was donated for public use by deed gift in 1816, its maintenance later becoming the responsibility of Finsbury Borough Council. At one time enclosed by railings, by 1928 it was 'an asphalt area with a few trees'. Today there are mature plane trees, shrubs and a number of circular raised beds surrounded by low stone walls that incorporate seating.
Practical Information
- Previous / Other name:
- St John Street Triangle
- Site location:
- St John Street/Percival Street
- Postcode:
- EC1
- What 3 Words:
- shovels.smiled.crowd
- Type of site:
- Public Open Land
- Borough:
- Islington
- Open to public?
- Yes
- Opening times:
- unrestricted
- Special conditions:
- Facilities:
- Events:
- Public transport:
- Tube: Farringdon, Barbican (Hammersmith & City, Circle, Metropolitan). Rail: Farringdon, Barbican. Bus: 153
- Research updated:
- 01/06/2017
- Last minor changes:
- 19/07/2023
Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.islington.gov.uk/parks
Full Site Description
Sources consulted:
Report of the Royal Commission for London Squares, 1928
Further Information (Planning and Conservation)
- Grid ref:
- TQ316825 (531643,182499)
- Size in hectares:
- 0.05
- Site ownership:
- LB Islington
- Site management:
- Greenspace
- Date(s):
- 1816
- 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:
- No
- Other LA designation:
- Local/strategic view corridor
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