Walthamstow Marshes, Protected wetland in East London, United Kingdom.
Walthamstow Marshes spans 36.7 hectares of natural floodplain grasslands along the River Lea, featuring reed swamps and sedge marsh environments.
The marshes functioned as lammas land during medieval times, allowing local residents to graze cattle and harvest hay throughout specific seasons.
The Split Leaf sculpture at the entrance, created through collaboration between artist Jon Mills and local students, represents community involvement in 2003.
The site maintains multiple walking paths connecting to Lea Bridge Road, with access points near public transportation stations for convenient exploration.
This protected area contains specific plant communities that support the Essex skipper butterfly, maintaining one of London's last natural floodplain ecosystems.
Location: London Borough of Waltham Forest
GPS coordinates: 51.57060,-0.04986
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:41
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