Postcard published by B H Ward (the name over the shop) and posted in 1906
Croxley Green
1 mile East of Rickmansworth and formerly in that parish
Parish created in 1872
Postcard published by B H Ward (the name over the shop) and
posted in 1906
The following information comes from the 1953
edition of
The
Buildings of England: Hertfordshire
All Saints, 1872, by J. Norton. In 1907 Temple Moore added a new nave to the south of the old (GR). The difference in quality is remarkable. Temple Moore's design is original interesting, with lancet windows, and the wall passage carried also along the straight E end. The arches towards the old building are roundheaded and rest on short rectangular piers. Exterior of yellow brick with bands of stone.
The characteristic feature of Croxley Green is its long triangular Green with several pretty buildings, especially towards the N. End.
E. of the N. end of the Green is Little Green Lane one of the new H.C.C. schools (see Introduction).
At the S. end of Croxley Green beyond the railway Croxley Hall Farm with a splendid late medieval barn, 101 by 38½ ft, and well preserved inside and out. Nave and aisles, one entrance transept, kingpost roof, amply strutted. At the Hall some c16 panelling and a brick chimney remain. The Hall belonged to Dr Caius.
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Book: Rickmansworth, Chorleywood & Croxley Green - A collection of photographs
There are a number of web sites which could be of interest. There is a very interesting history An Outline History of Croxley Green (130 BC to 1934 AD) reproduced form an old typescript whose author is currently unknown. The text can be found on CroxleyGreen.com. The Friends of the Green site at www.themcgregors.demon.co.uk/fotg/ (not found Nov 2006) includes a map showing the listed buildings. All Saint's Church also has a web site croxleygreenallsaints.org which includes some pictures, a description of the main features of the building, and a useful history. The Methodist church also has a web site, with a picture and short history.
The history of an ancient barn (which is looking for friends to ensure its future survival) is described at www.croxleygreatbarn.co.uk. There are also some excellent photographs including the following:
If you can add to the information given above tell me.
Page Updated August 2007