Chapels · London
Barnet
Barnet — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
About
Barnet is a methodist chapel located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
Barnet is a chapel located in London. It is known for its architectural significance and serves as a notable example of religious structures in the area.
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Background
History
The town's name, recorded as Barneto in about 1070, Barnet in 1197, and La Barnette in 1248, is derived from Old English : "the land cleared by burning". It refers to the clearing of land in an area that was once densely forested. In Saxon times the site was part of an extensive wood called Southaw, belonging to the Abbey of St Albans. Barnet's elevated position is indicated in one of its alternative names ("High Barnet"), which appears in many old books and maps, and which the Great Northern Railway company adopted for the railway station opened in 1872 (now High Barnet tube station). The area was historically a common resting point on the traditional Great North Road between the City of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6444, -0.1997
- District
- Barnet
- Parish
- Barnet, unparished area
- Postcode
- EN5 2FR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chipping Barnet
- Official site
- data.london.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2884709 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chipping Barnet (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barnet?
- Barnet is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EN5 2FR), in the parish of Barnet, unparished area.
- Is Barnet free to visit?
- Yes, Barnet is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barnet?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EN5 2FR. It sits within the Chipping Barnet parliamentary constituency.