Heron Hill, Belvedere, c. 1907
Looking south up Heron Hill towards the junction with Woolwich Road.
Heron Hill, sometimes called Herring Hill, was also the name of an ancient house standing on its slope, which was long held by the Abell family.
Sir John Abell accompanied Edward I at the Siege of Caerlaverock, and his son Walter owned Foots Cray Manor.