Open · since 1889
Why is it called Chorleywood?
Metropolitan
Where the name comes from
From the Anglo-Saxon leah, a clearing or wood, of the ceorla, or peasants: the peasants' clearing. Other derivations have been proposed.
Worth knowing: From November 1915 until 1934 the station was called "Chorley Wood & Chenies".
Where it is
See Chorleywood on the interactive map, 1863 to today
Next stations
- Metropolitan Chalfont & Latimer
- Metropolitan Rickmansworth
At a glance
- Opened
- 1889
- Status
- Open
- Line
- Metropolitan
- Fare zone
- 7
- Local authority
- Three Rivers
- Earlier names
- Chorley Wood: 1889–1915; Chorley Wood & Chenies: 1915–1934; Chorley Wood: 1934–1964
Sources
Station list and dates: Wikipedia’s lists of London Underground stations, citing Douglas Rose and Cyril Harris. Line routes Powered by TfL Open Data.
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