The Longford River entering Hanworth Park
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The Longford River entering Hanworth Park
Image: © Marathon Taken: 4 Apr 2012
The Longford River was constructed in 1638 to take water from the River Colne. This would then supplement the water supply to Hampton Court and enable the development of the water features in the park. Here after passing through Feltham the Longford River enters Hanworth Park. Shortly it goes underground under much of the park before re-emerging to pass under the A314. Surprisingly the river was put underground to allow aircraft to take off and land - see http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2886196
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Image Location
Latitude
51.440749
Longitude
-0.400014