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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Blackheath,_LondonBlackheath, London - Wikipedia

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   Blackheath is an area in Southeast London, straddling the border of the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Lewisham. [3] Historically within the county of Kent, it is located 1-mile (1.6 km) northeast of Lewisham, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of Greenwich and 6.4 miles (10.3 km) southeast of Charing Cross, the traditional centre ...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hundred_of_Blackheath,_KentHundred of Blackheath, Kent - Wikipedia

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   Blackheath was an ancient hundred in the north west of the county of Kent in England. It had become obsolete by the beginning of the 20th century in the wake of ongoing reforms to local government. The name "Blackheath" now refers to a district of SE London. [1]

4. lewisham.gov.uk › the-history-of-blackheathThe history of Blackheath - Lewisham Council

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   Blackheath is a place of strategic importance due to being an area of open, high ground just outside the City of London. ...

5. www.visitgreenwich.org.uk › blackheathBlackheath - Visit Greenwich

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   Blackheath is the site of the notorious Peasants’ Revolt led by Wat Tyler in 1381 and is the original home of one of the world’s oldest golf clubs and the first ever open rugby club. Nowadays it’s home to fun fairs, festivals, and the start of the Virgin Money London Marathon.

6. wikishire.co.uk › wiki › Blackheath,_KentBlackheath, Kent - Wikishire

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   Blackheath is a swollen village in north-western Kent, within the metropolitan conurbation. Notwithstanding its position amongst the congregation of townscape all around, it is not entirely contiguous with its neighbours as the heath from which it takes its name is extant in part, and it edges onto Greenwich Park.

7. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Blackheath,_LondonBlackheath, London - Simple English Wikipedia, the free ...

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   Blackheath is a heathland area of South East London. Formerly in Kent, it is now shared between the London Boroughs of Lewisham and Greenwich. Blackheath has one of the largest areas of common land in Greater London. [1]

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   Where is Blackheath in London?

   • Blackheath is an area in Southeast London, straddling the border of the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Lewisham. [ 3 ]

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   Is Blackheath a heathland?

   • Blackheath is a heathland area of South East London. Formerly in Kent, it is now shared between the London Boroughs of Lewisham and Greenwich. Blackheath has one of the largest areas of common land in Greater London. The name is recorded in 1166 as Blachehedfeld and means the "dark coloured heathland".

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   Where is Blackheath located now?

   • The name 'Blackheath' now refers to a district of SE London. The area of the old hundred lies mainly within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The name is first recorded as Blachehedfeld in 1166, meaning 'dark-coloured heathland'. Blackheath is now the site of hundred meetings.

   Hundred of Blackheath, Kent - Wikipedia

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   When did Blackheath get its name?

   • Blackheath also gave its name to the first hockey club, established during the mid 19th century. In the 18th century, Blackheath was the home of Greenwich Cricket Club and a venue for cricket matches. The earliest known senior match was Kent v London in August 1730.

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   Why is Blackheath important?

   • Blackheath is a place of strategic importance due to being an area of open, high ground just outside the City of London. Because of this, the Romans first built their London to Dover road, known as Watling Street (now the A2), across it. Since that time, the Heath has played host to more than its share of: and a host of other activities.

   The history of Blackheath - Lewisham Council

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   What is Blackheath Village?

   • Blackheath Village – a local guide of businesses and events in Blackheath, South East London. "Blackheath". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). 1911. "Blackheath". Encyclopedia Americana. 1920.

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9. www.britannica.com › place › BlackheathBlackheath | Historic, Village, Green | Britannica

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   Blackheath, open common and residential area mainly in the Greater London boroughs of Lewisham and Greenwich. It lies about 6 miles (10 km) southeast of the City of London. The site of both Roman and Saxon remains, the heath was crossed by the Roman Watling Street (now partly traced by Shooter’s.