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Kingston Vale

Free admission

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

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Typical visit
20 min–45 min
  • Free entry

About

Kingston Vale 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

Kingston Vale is a chapel located in London. It is known for its distinctive architectural features, though specific details on its design and historical significance are not provided.

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Background

History

An inn, the Bald-Faced Stag, stood on the site of the present day Asda from around 1650 into the 19th century. The inn was reputedly a haunt of the highwayman Jerry Abershawe until his execution in 1795, after which his body was displayed in a gibbet at Putney Vale.

Description

The Kingsnympton Park Estate was originally part of "The Knoll", a large house with extensive grounds along Kingston Hill next to Richmond Park. In 1881 it was the scene of the Kingston Hill Murder. The house was then owned by Harry Powys-Keck of Stoughton Grange, Leicestershire. In 1914 Mr Crowther built his mansion, "Haygreen", named after his Yorkshire village and described "as one of the grandest of stately homes that once graced Kingston." The grounds included a golf course, lakes and Dutch gardens. Haygreen Close is named to remember the connection. In 1927 Mr F. N. Picket purchased the house and he renamed it "Kingsnympton Hall" after his Devon village, King's Nympton. The estate was…

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Coordinates
51.4294, -0.2513
Parish
Kingston upon Thames, unparished area
Postcode
SW15 3QF
Parliamentary constituency
Richmond Park

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kingston Vale?
Kingston Vale is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW15 3QF), in the parish of Kingston upon Thames, unparished area.
Is Kingston Vale free to visit?
Yes, Kingston Vale is free to enter.
How do I get to Kingston Vale?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SW15 3QF. It sits within the Richmond Park parliamentary constituency.