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Rhiannon R
Rhiannon Oct 1, 2003 10:38:34
Replying to juamei

sounds a bit medieval to me?? For some reason I have visions of ponds and fish. Oops that's probably a totally different kind of mere. Have you contacted your local archaeological department / society? I looked on the 'listed monuments' map on magic.gov and there int nuffin about it there.

P Peter Portland
Peter Portland Oct 20, 2003 13:56:42
Replying to Rhiannon

Thanks to all for encouragement on Croydon Mere (Mear) Bank

Its existence has almost been overcome by oblivion, though it probably pre-dates the putative nearby Roman road.

It has generated a few local names such as Mere Bank Lane etc. and an enigmatic ruined Bank House

It ran over the old Croydon Airport, and can be seen in some 1930s aerial photos.

I will post more when I have more

Happy to walk with anyone who is in the Croydon Purley area - contact me here.

PP