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Winn's Common is the eastern part of Plumstead Common. Although this was once heathland there is now no heather to be found although plants such as gorse are still to be seen. However, names such as Heath Villas and Heathfield Terrace are reminders of what was once here. This is Heath Villas seen from Winn Common Road.

The gorse is an indication that this was once heathland, as well as the poor stony soil and the names like Heathfield Terrace and Heath Villas. Winns Common is the eastern part of Plumstead Common and has a steep northern edge looking across the Thames. The nearby flats are in Riverdale Road and the distant tower block is in Woolwich.

The eastern part of Plumstead Common is known as Winns Common and this part of the Common is characterised by steep roads leading down towards lower Plumstead. This is Viewland Road where it curves round to Heath Villas (out of picture to the right). In this view, the Barking Creek Barrier is prominent towards the horizon between the two trees further down Viewland Road.

Winn's Common is the eastern part of Plumstead Common. Although this was once heathland there is now no heather to be found although plants such as gorse are still to be seen. However, names such as Heath Villas and Heathfield Terrace are reminders of what was once here. There are also tremendous views across the Thames basin as seen here from a spur between Riverdale Road and Purrett Road. Belmarsh Prison is just right of centre.

The gorse is an indication that this was once heathland, as well as the poor stony soil and the names like Heathfield Terrace and Heath Villas. Winns Common is the eastern part of Plumstead Common and has a steep northern edge looking across the Thames. It gives fine views across to the heights of Havering-atte-Bower.

Winn's Common is the eastern part of Plumstead Common. Although this was once heathland there is now no heather to be found although plants such as gorse are still to be seen. However, names such as Heath Villas and Heathfield Terrace are reminders of what was once here. There are also tremendous views across the Thames basin.

Winn's Common is the eastern part of Plumstead Common. Although this was once heathland there is now no heather to be found although plants such as gorse are still to be seen. However, names such as Heath Villas and Heathfield Terrace are reminders of what was once here. There are also tremendous views across the Thames basin. The areas of remnant heathland and woodland are around the fringes as here between Riverdale Road and Purrett Road. The photograph looks back towards the main common.

The ridge on which Plumstead Common lies provides fine views northwards across the Thames. This part of Plumstead Common is actually known as Winns Common and all the roads leading down from here to lower Plumstead are very steep. The road ahead is appropriately called Viewland Road and to the right is Heath Villas, giving another clue about the history of the Common.

The gorse is an indication that this was once heathland, as well as the poor stony soil and the names like Heathfield Terrace and Heath Villas. Winns Common is the eastern part of Plumstead Common and has a steep northern edge looking across the Thames. It gives fine views across to the heights of Havering-atte-Bower.

Plumstead Common is as near as the North of England you can get in London. It has ravines, steep steps and houses built up hillsides. It also has excellent views across to the River Thames and to north-east London. This view looks down towards Viewland Road from Plumstead Common, which is here locally known as Winns Common. The Barking Creek Barrier is clearly visible on the left and Belmarsh Prison is straight in front of it.