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Thanks Adam. I will bear in mind all you have written. Cheers, James

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Hi Adam,
The area is know by locals as Upper Farm due to it's proximity and history.
The designation of the area suits the term 'park' as confirmed by the Oxford English Dictionary which states "park pɑːk =
1. a large public garden or area of land used for recreation.
It is accessed by anyone who wishes 24 hours a day and is not exclusive to wildlife.
Preston Junction is a small part of the whole area and to my knowledge nobody refers to the area as such.
I have lived in this area for 50+ years and have walked my dogs, played football and cricket in the prepared fields.
Vernons Sports and Leisure area was left by a since closed company called Vernon Carus that made bandages etc during WWII and left in trust for the leisure pursuits of locals.
Whilst I appreciate your need to maintain integrity of your maps, I believe the re-designation is warranted and provides any onlooker with a clearer understanding of the landscape.
Best Regards,
James