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Castle Hill Local Nature Reserve

Introduction

The site is now managed as a local nature reserve. Earthworks here are believed to be the remains of a medieval hunting lodge that was at the northern end of a medieval deer park owned by Merton College, Oxford, so-called after William Merton, Lord of the Manor, who had enabled poor scholars to go to Oxford University.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

Opening is unrestricted.

Directions

Rail: Chessington North (then walk). Bus: 467 (walk)

Owners

RBK or leased by Merton College to RBK

Features & Designations

Designations

  • Green Belt

  • Scheduled Ancient Monument

  • Site of Nature Conservation Importance

Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Conservation

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Survival

Extant

Hectares

3.9

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust