Lower Kingswood
| Lower Kingswood | |
| Surrey | |
|---|---|
 Green Lane, Lower Kingswood | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TQ248565 |
| Location: | 51°17’38"N, 0°12’41"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 2,511 |
| Post town: | Tadworth |
| Postcode: | KT20 |
| Dialling code: | 01737 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Reigate and Banstead |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Reigate |
Lower Kingswood is a village in Surrey, just within the ring of the M25 motorway, between Kingswood and Reigate, and is bisected by the A217 dual carriageway. Neighbouring villages include Tadworth and Chipstead.
History
The village grew up along the Brighton Road (now the A217) and the crossroads with Buckland Road/Smithy Lane, the centre being where now stand the Fox On The Hill pub, now an Indian restaurant and takeaway, and the Church of the Wisdom of God. Before the upgrading of the A217 Brighton Road to a dual carriageway, there was a pond outside the pub, where horses would frequently stop to drink after climbing the hill and before progressing on to Reigate.
The name "Lower Kingswood" dates back to the reign of King Henry VIII. Kingswood and lower Kingswood were the royal hunting woods. The Sportsman public house in Mogador was originally Henry’s hunting lodge. Henry had a palace on Nonsuch park “Nonsuch Palace” and the surrounding royal land stretched from Merton Abbey to Reigate.
Society
There are several social clubs in Lower Kingswood, catering for all ages, including youth clubs and:
- Bowls club
- Drama club
- Football: Kingswood Terriers FC
- The Kingswood Village Club
- Women's Institute
A recreation ground opposite Rookery Way includes a play park, bike ramps and football pitches.
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Lower Kingswood) |