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The Canons

A Grade II* Listed Building in Merton, London

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.3997 / 51°23'59"N

Longitude: -0.1633 / 0°9'47"W

OS Eastings: 527865

OS Northings: 168345

OS Grid: TQ278683

Mapcode National: GBR DB.KJF

Mapcode Global: VHGRK.421S

Plus Code: 9C3X9RXP+VM

Entry Name: The Canons

Listing Date: 7 May 1954

Grade: II*

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1358036

English Heritage Legacy ID: 205111

ID on this website: 101358036

Location: The Canons Leisure Centre, Mitcham, Merton, London, CR4

County: London

District: Merton

Electoral Ward/Division: Cricket Green

Parish: Non Civil Parish

Built-Up Area: Merton

Traditional County: Surrey

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater London

Church of England Parish: Mitcham St Peter and St Paul

Church of England Diocese: Southwark

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Description


LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON MADEIRA ROAD, Mitcham
TQ 2768
(north side)
12/93 The Canons
7.5.54
GV II*

Substantial manor house. Late C17. Brick with later stucco. Plain tile hipped
roof to eaves. 2 storeys plus basement and dormers. West facade of 5 bays with
2-bay extension to left. Central bay to original block projects slightly with
square headed architraved corniced entrance, reached by steps. Square headed
windows, blind to 2 right bays. Sashes, flush frames, glazing bars. Modillion
eaves cornice above first floor. 3-bay return to south. Other facades also of
architectural interest. Interior retains staircase with strong twisted balusters,
some panelling, etc. Built by John Odway, who was granted a building lease in 1680.
London 2: South B Cherry and N Pevsner.


Listing NGR: TQ2786568345

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