Shoulder of Mutton Green
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Shoulder of Mutton Green
Image: © Marathon Taken: 6 Jan 2021
Shoulder of Mutton Green, which is next to the old Watling Street and the route taken by the Canterbury pilgrims, was where cattle used to be rested on their way into London. Shoulder of Mutton Green, so called due to its shape, has existed here since the early to mid 18th century. The land was owned by Queen's College Oxford, who attempted to enclose the village green in the mid 19th century. This led to protests from local residents of East Wickham and Welling, who tore down the fences. The Green was eventually purchased in 1877 by the Metropolitan Board of Works to ensure that it remained public open space permanently.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.465813
Longitude
0.092666