Introduction
The site is now managed as a local nature reserve. Earthworks here are believed to be the remains of a medieval hunting lodge that was at the northern end of a medieval deer park owned by Merton College, Oxford, so-called after William Merton, Lord of the Manor, who had enabled poor scholars to go to Oxford University.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Opening is unrestricted.
Directions
Rail: Chessington North (then walk). Bus: 467 (walk)
Owners
RBK or leased by Merton College to RBK
- Features & Designations
Designations
Green Belt
Scheduled Ancient Monument
Site of Nature Conservation Importance
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Nature Reserve
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
3.9
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust