The Canons
THE CANONS, MADEIRA ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1358036
- Date first listed:
- 07-May-1954
- List Entry Name:
- The Canons
- Statutory Address:
- THE CANONS, MADEIRA ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1358036
- Date first listed:
- 07-May-1954
- List Entry Name:
- The Canons
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE CANONS, MADEIRA ROAD
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE CANONS, MADEIRA ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- Merton (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 27865 68345
Details
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
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 205111
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Cherry, B, Pevsner, N, The Buildings of England: London 2: South, (1983)
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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