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Waddon

Free admission

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

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Typical visit
20 min–45 min
  • Free entry

About

Waddon 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

Waddon is a chapel located in London. It is noted for its architectural significance and serves as a place of worship within the community.

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Background

History

It is not known when the manor of Croydon was granted to the See of Canterbury, but it is thought of be before the end of the 9th century. The archbishop had lands in Croydon about 871. The Domesday Book of 1086 shows it as part of the archbishop's lands held in demesne (for his own use). After a royal grant in the 13th century, Croydon became a market town. In 1276 Archbishop Robert Kilwardby obtained a grant of market in 1276. It was to be held every Friday and a nine-day fair was to be held on the vigil of St. Botolph the abbot (17 June). Waddon's name was first recorded in the twelfth century and derives from Old English meaning 'the hill where woad grows, or is grown'. Evidence of…

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Coordinates
51.3643, -0.1125
District
Croydon
Parish
Croydon, unparished area
Postcode
CR0 4DL
Parliamentary constituency
Croydon West

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Frequently asked questions

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