The Channelsea River, pictured in 2017, showing Channelsea Island in the centre of the river

Channelsea Island is a small man-made island in the centre of the Channelsea River in East London, near Three Mills Island in the London Borough of Newham.

The island was the site of the Abbey Mill, dating back to at least the 12th century.[1]

A series of derelict buildings located on the island, including remains of the Abbey Mill chemical works.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "'West Ham: Ancient mills', A History of the County of Essex: Volume 6".
  2. ↑ Tokelove, Ian (10 June 2020). "Channelsea Island, a former chemical works reclaimed by nature". Remote London. Retrieved 10 January 2023.

51°31′44″N 0°00′00″E / 51.5288°N 0.0001°E / 51.5288; 0.0001


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