Wildlife reserves · London
Monken Hadley Common
Monken Hadley Common — nature reserve in Barnet, London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Hadley Wood · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Monken Hadley Common is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Barnet, London". Coordinates: 51.6598°, -0.1775°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Monken Hadley Common lies within the Monken Hadley Conservation Area, and is listed as a “Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade I,” by the London Borough of Barnet. It is registered common land, and it is owned by the Trustees of Monken Hadley Common.
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Background
History
The common is a remnant of the former Royal Forest of Enfield Chase, which was enclosed by the Enfield Chase Act 1777 (17 Geo. 3. c. 17). A small part was allotted to the village of Monken Hadley, and this is the only land which has remained as a common. Until the 1950s, the commoners exercised their rights to use the land for grazing. The common is bisected by the East Coast Main Railway Line.
Visiting
There is access from Camlet Way, Parkgate Crescent, Covert Way, Games Road, Northfield Road, Baring Road (via Pymmes Brook Trail), Bakers Hill, and Hadley Common. The London Loop and Pymmes Brook Trail pass through the common.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6598, -0.1775
- District
- Enfield
- Parish
- Enfield, unparished area
- Postcode
- EN4 0NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southgate and Wood Green
- Nearest railway station
- Hadley Wood — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6900683 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Monken Hadley Common (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Beech Hill Lake.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monken Hadley Common?
- Monken Hadley Common is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EN4 0NY), in the parish of Enfield, unparished area.
- Is Monken Hadley Common free to visit?
- Yes, Monken Hadley Common is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monken Hadley Common?
- The nearest railway station is Hadley Wood, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN4 0NY.
- Are dogs allowed at Monken Hadley Common?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.