Bulls Cross, Enfield

Bulls Cross, Enfield is a hamlet located in the London Borough of Enfield, and is part of London's Green Belt. Known as "Bedelscrosse" in 1465.

Geography

Bulls Cross is located in the north of the borough. It is bordered by Bullsmoor Lane and Whitewebbs Lane to the north. Forty Hall to the south. The New River to the east and Whitewebbs Park to the west.

Places of interest

* Capel Manor. Now the home of the Capel Manor College with extensive model gardens which are open to the public. Built in red brick, the 18th century house was remodelled in 1908 in late 17th century style for James Warren, a wealthy tea planter. Behind the house, a orange brick group of late 19th century stables and coachhouse with clocktower. Cherry, B,& Pevsner,N, "Buildings of England" London4: North (1998) p450 ISBN 0140710493 Retrieved April 17 2008] . The stables are the home to the Clydesdale working horses which are used on the estate. [ [http://www.gardenstovisit.org/html/capel_manor.html Capel Manor] Retrieved April 17 2008]
* Myddelton House. Since 1972 the headquarters of Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (LVRPA). The house was built in 1818 by George Ferry & John Wallen for H. C. Bowles. The plantsman E.A. Bowles created the famous Myddelton House Gardens in c.1900 which is open to the public. [ [http://www.eabowlessociety.org.uk E. A. Bowles] Retrieved April 18 2008]
* Pied Bull. The small, rendered, timber-framed public house existed here in 1752. [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=26949 British history online] Retrieved April 18 2008] Standing with a group of cottages close to the junction with Bullsmore Lane.

Notable People

* Bernard Bosanquet (cricketer)

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