Leyton Marshes, Natural wetland in Waltham Forest, England
The 91-acre Leyton Marshes contains reed swamps, sedge marshes, and sallow scrub along the River Lea in northeast London.
The area functioned as lammas land until the 19th century, where local residents maintained rights to graze livestock after the annual hay harvest.
The Split Leaf sculpture, created by Jon Mills with local primary school students, stands as a community art installation within the marshes.
Visitors can access the marshes through the Lee Valley Park network, connecting to both Walthamstow Marshes in the south and Tottenham Marshes in the north.
The marshes provide habitat for the Essex skipper butterfly and marsh warbler, two rare species found within London's boundaries.
GPS coordinates: 51.56708,-0.04545
Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:33
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