Ducketts Common

Ducketts Common main gate

Ducketts Common, together with Green Gate Common, form a public park in Harringay, in the London Borough of Haringey. The park is 3.5 hectares (8.6 acres) and is located opposite Turnpike Lane tube station, by Green Lanes.[1] It offers several amenities including an outdoor gym and basketball courts.[2]

Green Gate Common is a small area of open space located just across Green Lanes from Ducketts Common, and it is thought that air raid shelters may exist beneath it.[3]

The name "Ducketts" originated from Laurence Duket, a thirteenth-century landowner.[3][4]

The wildflower meadows on Ducketts Common contain more than 30 wildflowers native to the area. They have been established since 2011 in more than 10,000 volunteer hours by members of ChristChurch London, other Christians from around the Turnpike Lane area and local residents. The wildflower meadows are summer meadows with one hay cut in mid-August and a second towards the end of the year. Many insects such as various bumble bees, butterflies and wild solitary bees are attracted by the nectar rich wildflowers.

ChristChurch, London also purchased and planted more than 10,000 spring bulbs (two crocus varieties and snowdrops) which provide a rich colour tapestry during the early months of the year.

Recognition

Ducketts Common was awarded a London in Bloom "silver gilt" award in 2013[5] and a Green Flag award in 2014.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Duckets Common". Retrieved April 2016. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  2. ↑ Green Flag Awards. "Ducketts Common". Retrieved April 2016. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  3. 1 2 History of Ducketts Common, Haringey Council - Accessed 1 Jun 2010 Archived September 21, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
  4. ↑ Friends of Duckets Common. "Duckets Common". Retrieved April 2016. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  5. ↑ Mohamed, Jaber (24 Sep 2013). "Lordship Recreation Ground and Albert Road Recreation Ground win gold at London Bloom Awards". Tottenham and Wood Green Independent. Retrieved April 2016. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)

Coordinates: 51°35′17″N 0°06′09″W / 51.5881°N 0.1024°W / 51.5881; -0.1024


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