Heathrow, London - Definition and Overview

Heath Row was a small hamlet in the former county of Middlesex, on the outskirts of London that was obliterated for construction of the London Heathrow Airport in 1945. The hamlet was situated a mile and a half east from Longford. This may be where the airport derives its name. The hamlet has previously had the names Hithero, Hetherow, Hetherowfeyld and Hitherowe.

Nearest places:

• Feltham
• Harlington
• Harmondsworth
• Sipson
• Hanworth

Nearest tube stations:

• Hatton Cross tube station
• Heathrow Terminal 4 tube station
• Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3 tube station

Nearest railway stations:

• Ashford railway station
• Egham railway station
• Staines railway station

Reference:

• http://www.thisislongford.com/heathrow.htm