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Lexden, Essex

Lexden is a suburban village in Essex. The area saw substantial suburban development in the 20th century, though the core of the old village remains distinct along the Lexden Road. There are several properties of of mediæval origin. Lexden Park and Lexden Manor date from the 18th century. The village is now sometimes considered an eastern suburb of Colchester. The village is within the council area of Colchester (Essex).

Primary Name(s): Lexden
Place Type: Suburban area
Historic County: Essex
Lat, Long: 51.890426,0.863475
Grid Reference: TL 9714 2519
Council Area: Colchester CA (Essex CA)
Police Area: Essex PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN26156

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Lexden,_Essex_26156
 Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Lexden