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Leyton is a town in Essex, lying on the east bank of the River, from which its name derives. It was part of the ancient parish of Leyton St Mary in the Becontree hundred of Essex. It was also known as Low Leyton, from its setting on the river’s flood plain. Following the opening of railway stations at Lea Bridge (1840) and Low Leyton (1856) the village grew rapidly to become an industrial and residential town. From 1895-1965, the ancient parish was the basis of Leyton urban district, a municipal borough from 1926. The Church of St Mary the Virgin dates from 1200, though has been rebuilt several times since then. Walnut Tree House (aka Essex Hall) is a timber-framed building dating from the 16th century. Leyton Town Hall (1895) was designed by John Johnson in an enriched Italianate style. The town is within the council area of Waltham Forest.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Essex
Lat, Long: 51.562816,-0.010928
Grid Reference: TQ 3797 8675
Council Area: Waltham Forest CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA
GBPN ID: 26181
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Leyton,_Essex_26181
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Essex
Lat, Long: 51.562816,-0.010928
Grid Reference: TQ 3797 8675
Council Area: Waltham Forest CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA
GBPN ID: 26181
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Leyton,_Essex_26181
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