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Purfleet
Purfleet-on-Thames, often known as just Purfleet is a town in the Thurrock unitary authority, Essex, England. It is bordered by the A13 road to the north and the River Thames to the south and is withi
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Purfleet-on-Thames, often known as just Purfleet is a town in the Thurrock unitary authority, Essex, England. It is bordered by the A13 road to the north and the River Thames to the south and is within the easternmost part of the M25 motorway but just outside the Greater London boundary. It was within the traditional Church of England parish of West Thurrock. Some industry is located to the south and the area forms part of the Thames Gateway redevelopment area. Purfleet is one of seven conservation areas in Thurrock.
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From the Wikipedia article
Purfleet-on-Thames, often known as just Purfleet is a town in the Thurrock unitary authority, Essex, England. It is bordered by the A13 road to the north and the River Thames to the south and is within the easternmost part of the M25 motorway but just outside the Greater London boundary. It was within the traditional Church of England parish of West Thurrock. Some industry is located to the south and the area forms part of the Thames Gateway redevelopment area. Purfleet is one of seven conservation areas in Thurrock.
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Background
History
The place-name "Purfleet" is first attested in 1285, where it appears as Purteflyete. It is recorded as Pourteflet in the Close Roll for 1312. The name means "Purta's stream or tidal inlet". In the 18th century, Purfleet Royal Gunpowder Magazine was established as a location for the storage of gunpowder together with a garrison to protect it. A constant danger of explosion as a result of lightning strikes existed. Benjamin Franklin was asked for advice on the design of a lightning conductor and a committee of the Royal Society supported his design for pointed conductors. After the American Revolution the powder store was protected from lightning which hit the building, though metal…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4800, 0.2500
- District
- Thurrock
- Parish
- Thurrock, unparished area
- Postcode
- RM19 1QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thurrock
Sources
- wikipedia: Purfleet (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Purfleet?
- Purfleet is in London, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.4800°, 0.2500°.
- Is Purfleet wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Purfleet. Check ahead for specific facilities.