Waltham Abbey in England
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Waltham Abbey Church

The Abbey Church of Waltham Holy Cross and St Lawrence has been a place of worship since the 7th century. The present building dates mainly from the early 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church gives its name to the town of Waltham Abbey, Essex in England. Harold Godwinson is said to be buried in the present churchyard.

Located at 51.6875, -0.0035 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Monasteries in Essex, Augustinian monasteries in England, Anglo-Saxon Christianity, Epping Forest (district), 1030 establishments, Christian monasteries established in the 11th century, 1540 disestablishments in England, English Heritage sites in Essex, Churches in Essex, 11th-century establishments in England

Lee Valley Park

Lee Valley Regional Park is a 10,000-acre 26 miles long linear park, much of it green spaces, running through the northeast of London, Essex and Hertfordshire from the River Thames to Ware, through areas such as Hackney, Tottenham, Enfield, Stratford, Tower Hamlets, Walthamstow, Cheshunt, Broxbourne and Hoddesdon in an area generally known as the Lee Valley.

Located at 51.6972, -0.0161111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Walking in London, Long-distance footpaths in England, Parks and open spaces in Hertfordshire, Parks and open spaces in London, Parks and open spaces in Essex, Lee Valley Park

Lee Valley White Water Centre

Lee Valley White Water Centre (previously known as Broxbourne White Water Canoe Centre) is a white-water slalom centre, that was constructed to host the canoe slalom events of the 2012 Summer Olympics. On 9 December 2010, Anne, Princess Royal officially opened the venue. The £31 million ($50 million US) project was finished on schedule and was the first newly constructed Olympic venue to be completed. Olympic competition was held from 29 July through 2 August.

Located at 51.6883, -0.0156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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2010 establishments in England, 2012 Summer Olympic venues, Artificial whitewater courses, Lee Valley Park, Olympic canoeing venues, Sports venues completed in 2010, Sports venues in Hertfordshire

Lea Valley

The Lea Valley, the valley of the River Lea, has been used as a transport corridor, a source of sand and gravel, an industrial area, a water supply for London, and a recreational area. The London 2012 Summer Olympics were based in Stratford, in the Lower Lea Valley.

Located at 51.69, -0.01 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Valleys of England, Geography of Hertfordshire, Geography of London, River Lea

Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills

The Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey, an Anchor Point of the European Route of Industrial Heritage, (ERIH), set in 175 acres of parkland and containing 21 buildings of major historical importance, mixes history, science, and attractive surroundings. It was one of three Royal Gunpowder Mills in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the other mills were at Ballincollig and Faversham, but is the only site to have survived virtually intact.

Located at 51.693, -0.009 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Cordite, Government munitions production in the United Kingdom, Royal Ordnance Factories, Explosive ROF, Military research facilities of the United Kingdom, European Route of Industrial Heritage Anchor Points, Buildings and structures in Essex, Visitor attractions in Essex, Military history of Essex, Museums in Essex, Science museums in the United Kingdom, Military and war museums in England, History museums in Essex, Transport museums in England, River Lea, Lee Valley Park, Heritage railways in England

Cobbins Brook

Cobbins Brook is a minor tributary of the River Lea. It forms at the north of Epping, Essex and flows past Epping Uplands, Waltham Abbey until it joins the River Lee Flood Relief Channel below the M25 near Rammey Marsh.

Located at 51.6797, -0.0101 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Rivers of Essex, Tributaries of the River Lea

Small River Lea

Small River Lea is a minor tributary of the River Lea, which flows through the Lee Valley Park between Cheshunt and Enfield Lock. It forms part of the Turnford and Cheshunt Pits Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) as it flows through the River Lee Country Park.

Located at 51.686, -0.0179 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Rivers of Hertfordshire, Geography of Enfield, Tributaries of the River Lea

River Lee Flood Relief Channel

The River Lee Flood Relief Channel (FRC) is located in the Lea Valley and flows between Ware, Hertfordshire, and Stratford, east London. Work started on the channel in 1947 following major flooding and it was fully operational by 1976. The channel incorporates existing watercourses, lakes and new channels.

Located at 51.6979, -0.0134 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Rivers of Essex, Rivers of Hertfordshire, Rivers of London, Water supply and sanitation in London, Thames Water, River Lea

Cornmill Stream

The Cornmill Stream is a minor tributary of the River Lea in the English county of Essex.

Located at 51.6897, -0.001856 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Rivers of Essex, Tributaries of the River Lea

Millhead Stream

The Millhead Stream is a minor tributary of the River Lea. The stream flows north to south across the Waltham Abbey flood plain and through the site of the former Royal Gunpowder Mills.

Located at 51.6896, -0.0091 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Geography of Essex, Tributaries of the River Lea

Cornmill Stream and Old River Lea

The Cornmill Stream and Old River Lea is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) which is located within the River Lee Country Park at Waltham Abbey Essex.

Located at 51.6934, -0.0053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Essex, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1986, Lee Valley Park

Waltham Abbey SSSI

The Waltham Abbey SSSI is a Site of Special Scientific Interest which is located within the Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills at Waltham Abbey Essex.

Located at 51.6983, -0.0094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Essex, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1986, Heronries in Britain, Nature reserves in Essex, Lee Valley Park