The A212 is an A road in South London, linking Lewisham to Croydon.

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A212
Church Road, looking towards junction with South norwood Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1095554.jpg
The A212 at South Norwood, near Crystal Palace
Major junctions
South East endCatford
Major intersections A205
A2218
A213
A2216
A234
A2199
A214
A215
A213
A222
A232
A2022
North West endForestdale
Location
CountryUnited Kingdom
Constituent countryEngland
Primary
destinations
Croydon
Road network
A211 A213

Route

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It runs southwest from the South Circular at Catford, going through Sydenham, Norwood and Crystal Palace before heading south to Croydon. It then turns east to terminate at the A2022 road in Forestdale.[1]

Vicar's Oak

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The junction with the A214 at Crystal Palace is the meeting point of four London BoroughsLondon Borough of Bromley, London Borough of Croydon, London Borough of Lambeth and London Borough of Southwark. The Vicar's Oak, a tree which stood here from the 16th century was once the traditional marker of this boundary.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Route : Catford – Addington". The Society for All British and Irish Road Enthusiasts. 26 July 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  2. ^ Galer, Allan M. (27 February 2008). "Norwood and the Vicar's Oak". Norwood and Dulwich, Past and Present. The Norwood Society. Archived from the original on 16 April 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2013.