Museums · East of England
Leigh-on-Sea
In or near Southend-on-Sea.
Leigh-on-Sea — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Leigh-on-Sea · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Leigh-on-Sea is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Leigh-on-Sea is a museum located in South-East England. It showcases the maritime history and local heritage of the area, reflecting its significance in the region's development. The museum features various exhibits and collections relevant to the town's fishing and boating traditions.
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Background
History
Archaeological finds of pottery and coins from Romano-British era in the locality suggest early settlement. From at least the Saxon period a hilltop clearing amidst the woodland that covered much of the surrounding area (the Rochford Hundred) of Essex came to be known as Leigh (Lee in Anglo-Saxon). A place of minor economic importance at the time of the Norman Conquest, a reference to Leigh (Legra) appears in the Domesday Book survey of 1086 where it lists a population of 9, in the ownership of Ranulf Peverel in the Rochford Hundred. St Clement's Church was rebuilt in the late 15th century or early 16th century, although the list of rectors dates back 1248. The fabric of the church is of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5425, 0.6535
- District
- Southend-on-Sea
- Parish
- Leigh-on-Sea
- Postcode
- SS9 2HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southend West and Leigh
- Nearest railway station
- Leigh-on-Sea — 1 km
- Official site
- www.leighsociety.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Leigh-on-Sea (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leigh-on-Sea?
- Leigh-on-Sea is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS9 2HB), in the parish of Leigh-on-Sea.
- What is Leigh-on-Sea?
- Leigh-on-Sea — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leigh-on-Sea?
- The nearest railway station is Leigh-on-Sea, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS9 2HB.
- Is Leigh-on-Sea a protected site?
- Yes — Leigh-on-Sea is part of the Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Leigh-on-Sea?
- The nearest railway station is Leigh-on-Sea, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS9 2HB.