A 20th-century brick church features a gabled entrance porch with arched wooden double doors. A square brick tower rises above, capped by a small green copper spire, while solar panels sit on the red-tiled roof.

St George’s Church – Shirley, Croydon | Tap ID: #004

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There is a memorial garden at the front of the Church. Look out for the watering cans sprawled around the garden. The tap is by the bench.

Quick Status

  • Tap Count: 1
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Location: By a bench at the front of the Church

Telemetry & Coordinates

Metric Verified Data
Date Logged June 29, 2026
Church Type Place of worship with tower
OS Grid Reference TQ 36188 66866
Latitude / Longitude 51.38451, -0.04430
Elevation 183 ft

Live Tap Log:

Churches Scouted:
4
Water Secured:
3
Water Failed:
1
Success Rate:
75%

Field Imagery

An outdoor metal tap is mounted on a weathered brick wall next to a wooden bench. A bright pink plastic watering can and a coiled garden hose rest on the ground nearby, surrounded by patches of green grass and wild weeds.
A hand turns an outdoor metal tap mounted on a weathered brick wall, releasing a steady stream of water toward the ground below. Green leafy plants grow in the corner underneath the exposed pipes next to a wooden bench.

This spot was logged as pre-trip scouting to prevent another water-logged hike. Read about the first night in the woods First Night Series: Part 1.

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