Redcliffe Square
Encyclopedia
Redcliffe Square is a town square
located in the Kensington
area of southwest central London
, England
(postcode SW10). Recliffe Square Gardens are located in the square.
Redcliffe Gardens
runs northwest–southeast through the square. To the east is The Boltons
. To the southwest is Brompton Cemetery
.
History=
Redcliffe Square was built as part of the Gunter estate in the 1860s. The area was dominated by farmland prior to building development and Redcliffe Gardens used to be one of the old routes through the area, called Walnut Tree Walk, until the estate was laid out. Robert Gunter initiated most of the development of the estate, and much of the design was by his surveyor George Godwin working with his brother Henry. The name Redcliffe was chosen due to Godwin's connections with Bristol.
This square was given to the Borough for free in 1949 providing its character was maintained.
Town square
A town square is an open public space commonly found in the heart of a traditional town used for community gatherings. Other names for town square are civic center, city square, urban square, market square, public square, and town green.Most town squares are hardscapes suitable for open markets,...
located in the Kensington
Kensington
Kensington is a district of west and central London, England within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. An affluent and densely-populated area, its commercial heart is Kensington High Street, and it contains the well-known museum district of South Kensington.To the north, Kensington is...
area of southwest central London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
(postcode SW10). Recliffe Square Gardens are located in the square.
Redcliffe Gardens
Redcliffe Gardens
Redcliffe Gardens is a major street located in the Kensington area of southwest central London, England .Redcliffe Gardens runs northwest–southeast through Redcliffe Square. To the east is The Boltons. To the southwest is Brompton Cemetery. At the northwest end is a junction with Lillie Road ,...
runs northwest–southeast through the square. To the east is The Boltons
The Boltons
The Boltons is a street located in the Brompton district of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, England . The street is divided into two crescents to the west and east with large expensive houses and communal gardens in the centre.To the northwest via Boltons Place is Old Brompton...
. To the southwest is Brompton Cemetery
Brompton Cemetery
Brompton Cemetery is located near Earl's Court in South West London, England . It is managed by The Royal Parks and is one of the Magnificent Seven...
.
History=
Redcliffe Square was built as part of the Gunter estate in the 1860s. The area was dominated by farmland prior to building development and Redcliffe Gardens used to be one of the old routes through the area, called Walnut Tree Walk, until the estate was laid out. Robert Gunter initiated most of the development of the estate, and much of the design was by his surveyor George Godwin working with his brother Henry. The name Redcliffe was chosen due to Godwin's connections with Bristol.
This square was given to the Borough for free in 1949 providing its character was maintained.