Knight's Hill (Tulse Hill)
History
Toponymy
Knight's Hill is the northerly of two hills in Lambeth with the same name. Both have the same origin, referring to the 16th century Knight family who owned land in Lambeth and Streatham.[1]
Geography
The Knight's Hill Tunnel of the railway between North Dulwich and Tulse Hill stations goes through the hill.
It is the location of the Peabody Hill Wood.[4]
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References
- "Norwood: Introduction - British History Online". www.british-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- "Parishes: Streatham - British History Online". www.british-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- "Wandsworth Registration District". www.ukbmd.org.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- http://visitwoods.org.uk/en/visit-woods/Pages/wood-details.aspx?wood=10533&site=Peabody-Hill#.U_wzmjJdX1V
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