In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Benhilton like this:
Benhilton, eccl. dist., Sutton par., Surrey, 4½ miles SW. of Croydon, pop. 2312.
The location is where the name "Benhilton" appears on the modern 1:25,000 map.
Benhilton through time
Benhilton is now part of Sutton district. Click here for graphs and data of how Sutton has changed over two centuries. For statistics about Benhilton itself, go to Units and Statistics.
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Benhilton, in Sutton and Surrey | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/23524
Date accessed: 20th April 2024
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