River Lee Diversion near South Chingford
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River Lee Diversion near South Chingford
Image: © Nigel Cox Taken: 10 Jun 2008
The River Lee (or Lea) used to slowly meander through this area, but in order to better control the flow of water, and to provide space for the various reservoirs down this part of the Lee valley, this long broad concrete conduit was built, probably between the two World Wars. This is the view looking north from the Harbet Road bridge. The boundary between the London Boroughs of Enfield to the left, and Waltham Forest to the right, passes down the centre of the river.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.608568
Longitude
-0.034513