Introduction
Abbey Wood Open Space is an area of grassland and woods, so called for being in the ownership of Barking Abbey in medieval times.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Website
https://www.havering.gov.uk/Access contact details
Opening is unrestricted.
Directions
Rail: Rainham
Owners
London Borough of Havering
- History
Period
Medieval (1066-1540)
- Features & Designations
Designations
Green Belt
Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation
- Reference: part in Ingrebourne Valley
Features
- Woodland
- Description: Woods
- Grassland
- Description: An area of grassland
- Key Information
Type
Managed Woodland
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
Medieval (1066-1540)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
3.5
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust