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Bedfont

Areas of LondonDistricts of the London Borough of HounslowPlaces formerly in MiddlesexUse British English from August 2015Wards of the London Borough of Hounslow
Warfield Road, Bedfont geograph.org.uk 111999
Warfield Road, Bedfont geograph.org.uk 111999

Bedfont is a suburb in the London Borough of Hounslow, approximately 15 miles (24 km) west of Charing Cross. Originally a distinct village, Bedfont has a large central conservation area around Bedfont Green. The majority of the housing was built at a time of an emerging economy of aviation and distribution-related businesses. The area was formerly part of the Staines Rural District and was one of the formerly agricultural areas chosen for significant low-rise social housing, planned and built in the mid 20th century. Bedfont straddles Staines Road (A315) and traditionally includes North Feltham north of Staines Road – a mainly commercial area – and the neighbourhood of Hatton. The heart of the area has many parks and the south-eastern streets and Cage Park are contiguous with the larger district of Feltham. East is the River Crane around which are a few remaining parts of Hounslow Heath. The nearest railway station is at Feltham and the area adjoins the Hatton Cross Underground station on the Piccadilly line. Heathrow Airport is 2 miles (3 km) to the north.

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Bedfont
Fawn's Manor Close, London Bedfont (London Borough of Hounslow)

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Fawn's Manor Close (Fawns Manor Close)

Fawn's Manor Close
TW14 8EN London, Bedfont (London Borough of Hounslow)
England, United Kingdom
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