Museums · East of England
South Benfleet
In or near St Mary Hoo.
South Benfleet — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
Edward Clack — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Benfleet · 0.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
South Benfleet is a museum in england-london, 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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Place summary
South Benfleet is a museum located in the London region. It offers insights into the local history and heritage of the area. The museum features various exhibits that reflect the cultural significance of South Benfleet.
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Background
History
In Roman times the reclaimed area which is now Canvey Island was joined to the mainland by a road providing access from Benfleet at low tides to Camulodunum (Colchester) and Londinium (London). The A130 road from Sadlers Farm roundabout to Canvey Island follows the route of the original Roman road. Its construction in 1971 brought to light a number of artefacts dating back to the early settlements in the area. The name of the town originates from the time of the Saxon settlers in the 5th century, when the area was largely marshland. They named the area Beamfleote, meaning "tree stream", being the area where the creeks from the River Thames adjoined the wooded area to the north. The current…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5500, 0.5600
- County
- Essex
- District
- Castle Point
- Parish
- Castle Point, unparished area
- Postcode
- SS7 5JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Castle Point
- Nearest railway station
- Benfleet — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: South Benfleet (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Benfleet Water Tower
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Borough of Castle Point
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Thundersley
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Thundersley Hill
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Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 2.0 km
West Canvey Marshes RSPB reserve
Wildlife reserves · 2.4 km
Camera Obscura
Castles · 2.5 km
Podium
Public art & sculpture · 2.6 km
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South Benfleet War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Benfleet?
- South Benfleet is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode SS7 5JH), in the parish of Castle Point, unparished area.
- What is South Benfleet?
- South Benfleet — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Benfleet?
- The nearest railway station is Benfleet, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS7 5JH.
- How do I get to South Benfleet?
- The nearest railway station is Benfleet, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS7 5JH.