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Description

Innes Gardens is on the site of the former grounds of Gifford House, a large C18th house that was pulled down in the 1950s/60s after war damage. An C18th ice-house that was in the south-west corner of the original grounds is now adjacent to Nos.137-146 Innes Gardens. The pond in the recreation ground may be a remnant of an earlier pond.

Practical Information

Site location off Tildesley Road
Postcode SW15
What3Words ///baking.ripe.issue
Type of Site Housing/Estate Landscaping
Borough Wandsworth
Open to Public No
Facilities Playground
Public Transport Rail: Barnes, Putney then bus. Bus: 85, 170, 424
Research Updated 1 June 2005
Last Updated 18 October 2026

Full description

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Further Information

Grid Reference TQ228740
Site Ownership LB Wandsworth
Site Management Housing
Listed Structures LBII: Ice house adjacent to Nos. 137-146 Innes Gardens
On National Heritage List for England (NHLE), Parks & Gardens No
Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965 No
Protected under London Squares Preservation Act 1931 No
Local Authority Wandsworth
In Conservation Area No
Tree Preservation Order No
Nature Conservation Area No
Green Belt No
Metropolitan Open Land No
Special Policy Area Yes - Archaeological Priority Area

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