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Purley Beeches

Introduction

This is an area of mature beech woodland which was purchased by the parish in 1907. Many of the trees suffered in the storm of 1987.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The site is open 8am Mon-Fri/9am weekends - dusk.

Directions

Rail: Sanderstead, Purley Oaks

Owners

LB Croydon

History

Period

  • 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
  • Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Site of Nature Conservation Importance

Key Information

Type

Managed Woodland

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

20th Century (1901 to 2000)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

7.18

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust