Barnes Common
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| Type | Common land |
| Location | Barnes, London |
| Area | 49.55 hectares (122.4 acres) |
| Open | All year |
| Status | Local Nature Reserve[1] |
Barnes Common is common land in the south east of Barnes, London, England, adjoining Putney Lower Common to the east and bounded to the south by the Upper Richmond Road.[2] Along with Barnes Green, it is one of the largest areas of common land in London with 49.55 hectares (122.4 acres) of protected commons.[3] It is also a Local Nature Reserve.[1] Its facilities include a full-size football pitch and a nature trail.[1]
The Common is made up of mixed broadleaf woodland, scrubland and acid grassland and is generally flat.[2] It is owned by the Dean and Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral, acting through the Church Commissioners,[2] and managed by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, advised and assisted by the Friends of Barnes Common.[1][4][2]
Transport
Barnes railway station is on the edge of Barnes Common. The Common is also served by London Buses routes 33, 72, 265 and 485.[2]
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| Legal status | Not-for-profit membership organisation[4] |
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| Headquarters | Barnes Common, Barnes, London SW13 0HT |
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Main organ
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On the Common (newsletter)[5] |
| Affiliations | affiliated to Barnes Community Association and associated with the South West London Environment Network[4] |
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Staff
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| Website | barnescommon |
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References
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External links
- London Borough of Richmond upon Thames: Barnes Common Management Plan 2009-14
- Friends of Barnes Common
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