Open · since 1947

Why is it called Gants Hill?

Central

Where the name comes from

Named after the Gants Hill roundabout. The name probably comes from the le Gant family, stewards of Barking Abbey; Gantesgrave appears in records from 1291.

Worth knowing: During planning, "North Ilford" and "Cranbrook" were considered as names.

Where it is

See Gants Hill on the interactive map, 1863 to today

Next stations

Central Newbury Park
Central Redbridge

At a glance

Opened: 1947
Status: Open
Line: Central
Fare zone: 4
Local authority: Redbridge

Sources

Wikipedia: Gants Hill
Wikipedia: Gants Hill tube station

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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