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Kew Gardens, Surrey

Kew Gardens is a botanic garden by the River Thames at Kew, Surrey. The Kew site can be traced back to the exotic garden at Kew Park, formed by Henry, Lord Capell of Tewkesbury, in the 17th century. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is within the council area of Richmond upon Thames.

Place Type: Historic Garden
Historic County: Surrey
Lat, Long: 51.482428,-0.292324
Grid Reference: TQ 1867 7732
Council Area: Richmond upon Thames CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA

GBPN ID: 319078
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Kew_Gardens,_Surrey_319078

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