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Croydon

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Croydon — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.

Croydon, Tramway flyover near Wandle Park - geograph.org.uk - 1711496

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Typical visit
20 min–45 min
  • Free entry

About

Croydon 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

Croydon is a chapel located in London. It serves as a notable place of worship within the region. The chapel's architecture and historical significance contribute to its recognition in the area.

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Background

History

The town lies on the line of the Roman road from London to Portslade, and there is some archaeological evidence for small-scale Roman settlement in the area: there may have been a mansio (staging-post) here. Later, in the 5th to 7th centuries, a large pagan Saxon cemetery was situated on what is now Park Lane, although the extent of any associated settlement is unknown. By the late Saxon period Croydon was the hub of an estate belonging to the Archbishops of Canterbury. The church and the archbishops' manor house were situated in the area still known as "Old Town". The archbishops used the manor house as an occasional place of residence: as lords of the manor they dominated the life of the…

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Coordinates
51.3727, -0.1099
District
Croydon
Parish
Croydon, unparished area
Postcode
CR0 4JE
Parliamentary constituency
Croydon West
Official site
data.london.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Croydon?
Croydon is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR0 4JE), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
Is Croydon free to visit?
Yes, Croydon is free to enter.
How do I get to Croydon?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CR0 4JE. It sits within the Croydon West parliamentary constituency.