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Orpington 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]

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Common Land.
Biggin Hill Green Biggin Hill 1.47
Broomhill Common Knoll 1.89
Darrick Common Crofton South 1.88
Farnborough Common Farnborough 16.72
Green-Street-Green Green-Street-Green 15.6
Prattsbottom Green-Street-Green 0.52
Leaves Green Common Leaves Green 19.55
Tugmutton Green Farnborough 4.39
Old Hill Green-Street-Green 1.8
Gumping Common Crofton South 4.25
Sparrow Common Petts Wood 0.50
In addition, there are 213 acres of woodlands at High Elms Estate,
situated between Farnborough, Green Street Green and Downe.
The value of Orpington's open spaces cannot be over estimated,
for they provide rest and relaxation for the older members of the
population and facilities for recreational activities for the younger
generation, thus making a notable contribution to the general wellbeing
of the community.