Bell Common, Epping
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Bell Common, Epping
Image: © Marathon Taken: 13 Mar 2015
Bell Common provides an important transition in the landscape between Epping Forest and the built-up area which forms the outskirts of Epping. The area was once known as "Beacon Common". It was deemed sufficiently important for the M25 to be put under Bell Common via a 470 metre long tunnel. For more about Bell Common see http://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/index.php/out-and-about/travel/parking-services/185-residents/your-environment/conservation-and-listed-buildings/conservation-area-pages/244-bell-common-epping-conservation-area This is at the northern end of Bell Common, looking towards Hemnall Street.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.694209
Longitude
0.103764