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Blackheath is a suburban village in Kent. The village was developed as a high class settlement on the southern side of the eponymous heath from the late 18th century. The Pagoda was built in 1760 by Sir William Chambers in the style of a traditional Chinese pagoda. The Paragon is a unique crescent of seven pairs of houses linked by colonnades, designed by Michael Searles. The opening of Blackheath station in 1849 saw a further housing boom. All Saints Church (1858) was designed by Benjamin Ferrey. The village is within the council area of Lewisham.
Place Type: Village
Historic County: Kent
Lat, Long: 51.466993,-0.007757
Grid Reference: TQ 3955 7613
Council Area: Lewisham CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA
GBPN ID: 4038
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Blackheath,_Kent_4038
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Place Type: Village
Historic County: Kent
Lat, Long: 51.466993,-0.007757
Grid Reference: TQ 3955 7613
Council Area: Lewisham CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA
GBPN ID: 4038
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Blackheath,_Kent_4038
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