The official sign and a bicycle rack
Chadwell is a small Green in Romford on the north-eastern edge of London. This urban Green is tucked away more or less out of sight to most people, behind a square of houses, created on land that was once allotments. The green is not very "open and evident", but as it has a large, well-equipped park nearby- St Chads; the Millennium Green serves mainly as a quiet haven for wildlife and relaxing people.
Location[]
Chadwell is at Percival Gardens, off Jarrow Road, Chadwell Heath, RM6 5RJ. There is just one entrance; the rest of the green is surrounded by the back of houses in a triangle.
History[]
The land had been allotments and was saved as greenspace primarily by the residents whose houses back onto it.
Millennium Feature[]
The feature is a circular mosaic designed by the children of the local primary school of St. Chad.
The mosaic is around 1.8M across and depicts local plants and animals, with St. Chad's Well in the middle
The mosaic is set into the ground in a circle of seats near the entrance to the Green. As of 2012, the mosaic is in good condition with little wear or damage except the white border.
This area, with close-mown grass is suitable for use for events, as specified by the Countryside Agency
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Other Features[]
Wetland Area[]
The Wetland in the wet summer of 2012
There is a small wetland area, which has a few inches of water in winter and may more or less dry out in summer. A boardwalk bridge arches round and over the wetland with a balustrade on one side. The soil from digging out the wetland was used to create a mound adding a little change in height to the otherwise flat land of the Green.
Woodland[]
The wooded centre of the Green
The Green is quite wooded, with a mix of different trees, including a number of native species.
Orchard[]
A small orchard is tucked in the corner furthest from the entrance.
Seating[]
The green has a number of seats
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Events[]
A number of events have taken place on the Green. A party was held for the Golden Jubilee in 2012.
The secure shed.
External Links[]
Refs[]
SE & London Millennium Greens booklet