Putney Lower Common, Protected common land in London Borough of Wandsworth, England.
Putney Lower Common is a protected open space covering about 13 hectares of grassland between Putney and Barnes in southwest London. The site runs from Barn Elms and Beverley Brook to the north, with gently rolling terrain and scattered trees across the flat meadowland.
The Wimbledon and Putney Commons Act of 1871 transferred this land from private ownership by the Spencer family to public stewardship by the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators. This shift allowed the meadows to become accessible to the broader community rather than remaining private estate land.
The All Saints' Church at the southeast corner features stained glass windows designed by William Morris. This area blends religious architecture with open green space, creating a place where the built environment sits naturally within the landscape.
The site is easily reached by public transport with bus stops nearby and offers straightforward walking across flat terrain. The Spencer pub sits at the edge of the common and extends outdoor seating onto the meadow during warmer months.
This site holds designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation for hedgehogs and stag beetles. The management of the land is shaped by the need to protect these creatures, which rely on healthy grassland and dead wood.
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