Chadwell Heath, London, England - Definition

Chadwell Heath
OS Grid Reference:	TQ485885 (http://getamap.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/getamap/frames.htm?mapAction=gaz&gazName=g&gazString=TQ485885)
Administration
Borough:	Barking & Dagenham
County:	Greater London
Region:	Greater London
Nation:	England
Other
Ceremonial County:	Greater London
Traditional County:	Essex
Post Office and Telephone
Post town:	ROMFORD
Postcode:	RM6
Dialling Code:	020

The name of Chadwell Heath, in east London, is often falsely connected with a visit by St. Chad to take the waters from the well on the heath. In fact, a more likely origin is from the Cauld (cold) well on the heath. The heath itself was infamous because of highwaymen, their presence diminished by the installation of a turnpike near the site of the current Tollgate public house.

Chadwell Heath, London, England - Definition

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