Chapels · London
Crofton
Crofton — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
About
Crofton 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
Crofton is a chapel located in London. It is noted for its architectural features and historical significance within the region.
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Background
History
A Roman settlement existed here from circa 140 ADs-400, with the ruins of a Roman villa forming a small museum just next to Orpington train station. The name Crofton comes from Old English and means 'farm on a rounded hill'. Little is known of its subsequent history, though it remained a rural locality until well into the 19th century. Some small-scale development occurred from 1868 following the opening of Orpington train station, and St Paul's Church, Crofton Road was built in 1887 (later rebuilt in 1958). The inter-war years saw extensive development and the area is now effectively a suburban extension of Orpington.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3750, 0.0810
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- BR6 8BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orpington
Sources
- wikidata: Q3634018 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Crofton, London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crofton?
- Crofton is in London, United Kingdom (postcode BR6 8BB), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- Is Crofton free to visit?
- Yes, Crofton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crofton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BR6 8BB. It sits within the Orpington parliamentary constituency.