Heathrow, Former settlement in London Borough of Hillingdon, England.
Heathrow was a former settlement that stretched along Heathrow Road with small holdings, farms, and orchards spanning about a mile and a half. The place consisted of three main farm areas: Heathrow Hall, Perrotts Farm, and Perry Oaks, which together formed the center of local farming.
The settlement was first recorded as La Hetherewe in 1453 and existed until its complete demolition in 1944 to make way for the airport. The shift from farmland to a modern aviation hub marked the end of a farming community that had lasted for centuries.
The agricultural community relied on market gardening and used horse-drawn carts to move produce to London markets. This way of farming shaped daily life and the settlement's rhythm for generations.
The site no longer exists at its original location since the area lies beneath the airport grounds. Visitors can learn more about the former settlement only through original sites like the location of King's Arbor or historical records.
General William Roy used the King's Arbor orchard as a reference point for baseline measurements during the Anglo-French Survey between 1784 and 1790. This early surveying work helped create precise maps of England and France.
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